1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar (packed)
3 eggs
1/2 cup water
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 cup sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. Cinnamon

Mix thoroughly shortening, brown sugar, eggs. stir water, vanilla. Sift together and stir in flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. Drop with teaspoon onto ungreased baking sheet. Place 1/2 tsp. date filling on dough, cover with 1/2 tsp. dough.

Bake 10-12 minutes.

Makes 5 - 6 dozen.

Date Filling:

2 cups dates, cut small
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Cook together first three ingredients until thick, stirring constantly. Add 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Cool.