Author: Sue Blumenfeld

From Grandmom (Margaret Normington), this recipe is a family favorite around Christmas time.

Ingredients

Cookies

• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening or butter (shortening makes this recipe vegan)
• 3 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups flour (gluten free can work)
• 1 tsp soda
• ½ tsp salt
• 1½ tsp vanilla
• ½ cup cold water

Date Filling

• 16 oz seedless dates

Instructions

Date Filling

1. Simmer in water (keep covered) until mushy

Cookies

1. Cream shortening and sugar
2. Add all other ingredients except water
3. work well, add water, knead until smooth
4. Roll out to ¼" thick
5. Cut to cookie shapes (cookie cutter, open soup can, or whatever)
6. Bake for 10-12 minutes
7. Add date filling while warm