Date Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 c. brown sugar
4 eggs
1 Tbsp. soda
1 Tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. shortening
6 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
2 pkg. dates
nuts, if desired

Preparation

Cream sugar, shortening and eggs.
Add sifted dry ingredients, then chopped dates and nuts.
Shape into rolls and chill.
Cut in slices and bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375\u00b0.
Half of the rolls may be frozen for later use.