Easy Filled Date Drop Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. soft shortening
2 c. packed brown sugar
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
1/2 c. water
1/8 tsp. cinnamon
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Heat oven to 350\u00b0.
Mix shortening, brown sugar and eggs. Stir in water and vanilla.
Sift together and stir in flour, soda, salt and cinnamon.
Drop with a teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet.
Place 1/2 teaspoon of date or raisin filling on each cookie after making a depression with a teaspoon or knife.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 5 or 6 dozen.