Date-Filled Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

Cookie

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar (can substitute Splenda)
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 cups oats
• 2 cups flour

Filling

• 1 lb dates, chopped
• 1/2 cup sugar (or even a little less (can substitute Splenda)
• 1 cup water

Directions

1. 1

   Cook the dates in sugar and water, until tender. Cool before using.

2. 2

   Blend shortening and sugar, and then add remaining ingredients.

3. 3

   Roll out thin on a floured surface, cutting into circles.

4. 4

   Place filling on bottom circle, top with a second circle, and seal edges.

5. 5

   Bake until brown at 350 degrees - about 10 minutes, depending on the size of your circles.