Yum Yum Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sugar
3 eggs
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 Tbsp. water
1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
1 c. chopped nuts

Preparation

Blend shortening with sugar until light and fluffy.
Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine the dry ingredients and add to sugar mixture.
Add water to dates and add with nuts to flour mixture.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.
Makes 6 dozen cookies.