1 c. shortening
1/2 c. sour milk or buttermilk
4 c. flour, sifted
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix shortening, brown sugar, eggs. Stir in sour milk and vanilla. Sift dry ingredients. Mix. Drop 1 teaspoons 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Place 1/2 teaspoon date mixture on dough. Cover with 1/2 teaspoon dough. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

DATE NUT FILLING:

2 c. dates or raisins, chopped
1/2 c. nuts
3/4 c. sugar
3/4 c. water

Cook together slowly. Stir in nuts after thickened. If raisins are used, use 2 tablespoons lemon juice and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon.