Date Sandwich Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. brown sugar, packed
1 c. shortening
4 eggs
2 t. vanilla
1 t. salt
4 1/2 c. flour
2 t. baking soda
2 t. baking powder
1 lb. dates
1/2 c. sugar
1 t. lemon juice
1 1/2 c. water

Preparation

Cream brown sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla together. Add dry ingredients. Form into small walnut-sized balls with floury hands. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 minutes.