1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 tbsp. caramel
1/2 box dates, chopped
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 c. sour cream
4 c. flour

Combine all ingredients. Drop from teaspoon, or spread onto 9 x 13 inch pan and cut into bars. Bake cookies 18-20 minutes, bake bars 25 minutes at 350 degrees.