Nut And Date Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
3 c. flour
1/2 pkg. dates
1/2 c. pecans
5 Tbsp. boiling water

Preparation

Pour boiling water over cut up dates and let stand until cool. Cream shortening and add sugars, beaten eggs, and vanilla.
Add flour, salt and soda.
Stir in dates and nutmeats.
Drop on baking sheet.
Bake 10 to 15 minutes at 350\u00b0.