| 2 | cups brown sugar |
| 2 | eggs |
| 1 | cup shortening |
| 1 | teaspoon soda in 1/4 cup hot water |
| 3.5 | cups oatmeal |
| 1 | cup flour |
| 1 | teaspoon vanilla |
| dash | salt |
Mix everything, roll out and cut into 1.5 inch squares.
Bake at 350 for 12-15 min.
Date Filling:
| 1 | cup brown sugar |
| 1 | pound chopped dates |
Mix with small amount (4 - 6 ounces )of rum and simmer over low hear for a few minutes.
Take two cookies add filling and eat, repeat until full.