Stuffed Date Drops - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. (about 70) pitted dates
1 (3 oz.) pkg. pecan or walnut halves
1/4 c. shortening
3/4 c. medium brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. sour cream

Preparation

Stuff dates with nut halves.
Cream shortening and sugar until light; beat in egg.
Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with sour cream to creamed mixture.
Stir in dates.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.