Date Filled Refrigerator Cookies

• Cookies
• oleo↗1⁄2 cup
• sugar↗1 cup
• milk↗1⁄2 cup
• flour↗3 cups
• cream of tartar↗2 teaspoons
• baking soda↗1 teaspoon
• salt↗1 pinch
• Filling
• snipped dates1 lb
• brown sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• white sugar↗1⁄4 cup
• water↗3⁄4 cup
• vanilla↗1 teaspoon

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Cookies: Cream oleo, sugar and milk.

2. 2

   Sift and add dry ingredients.

3. 3

   Mix well and chill well (at least an hour).

4. 4

   Roll thin on a piece of lightly floured plastic wrap and cover with a thin layer of filling.

5. 5

   Roll dough up jellyroll style.

6. 6

   Chill thoroughly.

7. 7

   Preheat over to 350°F.

8. 8

   Cut in slices and place on greased baking sheet.

9. 9

   Bake 8-10 minutes.

10. 10

    Filling: Simmer and stir sugar, dates and water until thick.

11. 11

    Add vanilla and cool.