1 c. shortening
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1 tsp. baking soda and 1/4 c. hot water (mixed together)
1 1/2 c. oatmeal
1 1/2 c. flour (or more)
Vanilla

FILLING:

1 c. dates
1 c. sugar
1 c. water

Mix dough and chill. Shape into round balls and press flat with a glass on a cookie sheet. Bake 350 degrees for 10 minutes.

Filling: Mix all ingredients together and boil until thick. Cool. Fill cookies just before serving so they stay crisp.