2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 c. shortening
1/2 tsp. baking soda
4 c. flour
1/2 c. buttermilk
2 tsp. baking powder

FILLING:

1 pkg. dates
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water

Cook dates, sugar, and water; cool. Mix cookie ingredients as shown. Roll out, cut. Place dates on 1/2 cookie, fold over and press edges. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.