2 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
3 eggs
1 tsp. baking soda in 1/4 c. hot water
3 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix ingredients in order given.

DATE FILLING:

Cook 1 pound dates and 1 cup sugar in 1/2 cup water. Fill cookies and bake at 350 degrees on greased pans.