Date Nut Cookies

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Title: Date Nut Cookies
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 24 servings

1 c Shortening
2 c Brown sugar
2 Eggs
To above mix
1/2 c Water
1 ts Vanilla
= in another bowl mix:
3 1/2 c Flour
1 ts Salt
1 ts Baking soda
1/8 ts Cinnamon
Mix well:
Then combine bowls.
Filling- cook until thick
Stir constantly
2 c Dates; chopped
3/4 c Sugar
3/4 c Water
When thick add:
1 c Pecans; chopped

Recipe by: Margret Harrington
Drop 1 teaspoon dough, add 1/2 teaspoon filling and 1/2 teaspoon dough
on top. Bake at 375

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