Brown Sugar Date Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 lb. dates, cut
1/2 c. white sugar
1 small c. water
2 c. sugar (1 c. white, 1 c. brown)
3 eggs
1 tsp. soda in 1 Tbsp. hot water
1 c. shortening
3 c. flour
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Filling:
Combine dates, 1/2 cup white sugar and water.
Boil until thick and cool.