2 c. chopped dates
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. hot water
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
2 1/2 c. flour
1 c. coconut
1/2 c. nuts
1 tsp. vanilla

Place first 3 ingredients in a pan on low heat and stir. Set aside after mixed. Cream sugar and shortening. Add eggs and beat well. Mix flour, coconut, nuts, and add to date mixture. Add vanilla. Roll into balls and put on cookie sheet and cook at 350 degrees until slightly brown.