Date Filled Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 1/2 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. cream of tartar

Preparation

Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Add sifted ingredients and beat well.
Form into small loaf 1 1/2-inch in diameter.
Chill.
Slice and arrange half slices on greased cookie sheet.
Place 1 teaspoon date filling and top with another slice. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 to 20 minutes.