Date Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt
4 tsp. baking powder
5 tsp. evaporated milk
1 1/2 c. pitted dates, chopped
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, beaten

Preparation

Sift together flour, salt and baking powder.
Cream shortening and sugar.
Add eggs.
Add alternately the milk and mixture of dry ingredients.
Beat thoroughly.
Add dates.
Drop by spoonfuls on greased baking sheet.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for about 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned.