1 c. sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sour milk
1 egg
Pinch of salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla

Mix all together and roll out and cut out cookies. Put a dollop of filling on one half of cookie and put a plain cookie on top and pinch edges together. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes.

FILLING:

1 c. dates or raisins
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
Salt
1 tbsp. flour
1/2 c. walnuts

Boil all but nuts until smooth then add nuts.