1 lb. pitted dates
1 (3 oz.) pkg. pecans
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sour cream or buttermilk

Stuff dates with nut halves. Cream shortening and sugar until light. Beat in egg. Sift dry ingredients; add alternately with sour cream to creamed mixture. Stir in dates. Drop on greased cookie sheet. (A date per cookie). Bake in hot oven 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Place on rack to cool.