1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1/2 cup warm water
1 tsp vanilla
4 cups sifted flour

Cream shortening and sugar. Add eggs one at a time. Mix well. Dissolve soda in warm water and add to mixture. Add vanilla. Add flour, etc. Bake at 375º for 10 minutes. Drop by spoonfuls, make dent for filling and cover with cookie dough.

Filling:
1 cup chopped Medjool dates
1 cup water
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 cup sugar
2 tbsp flour
1/2 cup chopped nut meats

Cook filling until thick.