Butterscotch Cookies #2

3 c Brown sugar

3/4 c Shortening

4 ea Eggs

5 c Flour

3/4 ts Baking soda

3/4 ts Cream tartar

1 ts Vanilla

Filling; cook together: 1 c Dates

1/2 c Nuts

1/2 c Sugar

1/2 c Water

Make into rolls and place in refrigerator for a few hours. Cut into thin slices and place cooled filling between slices. Bake in a slow oven. Note: Slow oven is 300 - 350 F. Source: Mrs. C. W. Roberts, Morgan Grange, Butler County, OH