Date Filled Cookies By Laura Gailey, Mayor Mike Gailey’s grandmother’s recipe! DATE COOKIES:2/3 cup shortening4 cups flour2 cups brown sugar1/2 tsp. cinnamon3 eggs well beaten1 tsp. salt1 tsp. Baking Soda1 tsp. nutmeg FILLING:1 lb. pitted dates chopped1/2 cup sugarPinch of salt1 cup cold water Cream shortening with sugar, add eggs. Mix thoroughly. Sift flour. Measure … Continue reading Council Christmas Favorites: Date Filled Cookies