3 c. rolled oats
2 c. flour
1 c. dark brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. ground cloves
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. shortening
1/2 c. milk

This is a "sandwich" cookie. Mix and bake the rounds, then fill. Mix shortening and sugar. Add dry ingredients and mix. Add oats and milk. Mix. Roll thin on floured surface. Cut out with circular cutter and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Watch that they don't burn. Remove and cool.

FILLING:

1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. water
1 c. dates or dried figs, cut with scissors
1 tsp. vanilla

Put sugar, water, fruit in pot. Boil until thick. Add vanilla. Cool. Put 1 tablespoon amount of filling in between 2 cookies.