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<recipe>
	<title>Date Filled Cookies</title>
	<cook></cook>
	<category>Cookies</category>
	<description></description>
	<prep_time></prep_time>
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	<ingredients>
		<item>Cookie dough — 1 cup brown sugar</item>
		<item>Cookie dough — 1 cup white sugar</item>
		<item>Cookie dough — 1 cup shortening</item>
		<item>Cookie dough — 2 eggs, well beaten</item>
		<item>Cookie dough — 1 teaspoon vanilla</item>
		<item>Cookie dough — 1 1/2 cups flour</item>
		<item>Cookie dough — 1 teaspoon soda</item>
		<item>Cookie dough — 1 teaspoon salt</item>
		<item>Cookie dough — 3 cups oatmeal</item>
		<item>Cookie dough — 1/2 to 1 cup chopped nuts</item>
		<item>Filling — 3/4 cup water</item>
		<item>Filling — 1/2 cup white sugar</item>
		<item>Filling — 1 cup dates, cut fine</item>
		<item>Filling — 1 tablespoon flour</item>
	</ingredients>
	<directions>
		<step>Cook the filling ingredients in a double boiler and chill.</step>
		<step>Form the cookie dough into rolls and chill thoroughly.</step>
		<step>Slice the chilled dough and put a scant amount of filling between slices.</step>
		<step>Bake at 450°F for about 10 minutes.</step>
	</directions>
	<yield></yield>
	<comment>Transcribed from a worn handwritten family recipe card.</comment>
</recipe>
