Dropped Date Filled Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup water
3 1/2 cups flour
1/8 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
FILLING
2 cups finely chopped dates
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup water

Preparation

Make the filling first by putting the dates, sugar, and water in a saucepan and cook slowly,stirring constantly till thickened; add the nuts and cool.
COOKIE BATTER:.
Mix shortening, sugar, and eggs thoroughly.
Stir in water and vanilla.
Add the flour, salt, soda, and cinnamon; mix well.
Drop by teaspoons on ungreased sheet.
Place a teaspoon of the date filling on top of the dropped dough and then a tiny bit of dough on top of the filling.
Bake till lightly browned and done in a 375 degree oven for 8-10 minutes.