Date Cookie - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pkg. dates, chopped fine
1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 c. hot water
1 tsp. soda, salt and vanilla
1 tsp. walnut flavoring or 1 c. walnuts
1 tsp. baking powder
flour to make a stiff batter (about 4 c.)

Preparation

Drop by teaspoon and bake in 350\u00b0 oven.