1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. cold water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. cinnamon

Drop by teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheet. Fill center with 1/2 teaspoon of filling.

FILLING:

2 c. cut up dates or raisins
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. hot water

Cook until smooth. This is also good without filling.