1 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon cream of tartar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/2 teaspoon soda dissolved in 1 TBSP hot water
Cream shortening, sugar and add eggs, beat well. Sift flour, cream of tartar and salt together. Add half of creamed mix. Mix well. Add vanilla, soda and water. Add remaining flour mixture. Chill dough. Make round cookies or bars and fill with dates. Bake 350o F oven for 15-20 minutes.