1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

FILLING:

15 slices orange slice candy
1/2 c. dates, cut up
1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. cornstarch
3/4 c. water
1 c. nuts, chopped

Cream shortening and brown sugar until light fluffy. Add eggs, mix well. Add flour, soda and salt.

FILLING: Cut orange candy and dates. Put in saucepan with sugar, cornstarch, and water. Bring to a boil, cool until thickened. Stir in walnuts. Cool. Spread half of batter in greased 9x12 inch pan. Cover with filling. Spread the rest of batter over the top. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes.