---------- Recipe via Meal-Master (tm) v8.05
 
      Title: Oatmeal/date Cookies
 Categories: Cookies
      Yield: 30 servings
 
      2 c  Chopped dates
  2 1/2 c  Rolled oats
  2 1/2 c  Cake flour
      1 c  Brown sugar
    1/2 c  Cold water
      1 c  Butter
           Or butter substitute
    1/2 c  Hot water
      1 ts Baking soda
      1 c  Sugar
    1/4 ts Salt
 
       Combine dates, sugar, and cold water.  Simmer until dates are soft,
  and sirup is thick.  Cream butter and brown sugar. Sift flour, measure, and
  sift with baking soda and salt. Add rolled oats. Combine with creamed sugar
  and butter. Add hot water. Mix thoroughly. Divide dough into 2 portions.
  Turn onto lightly floured board.  Roll each portion into an oblong 1/8 inch
  thick. Spread date filling on one sheet. Cover with second sheet. Cut in
  oblongs 1 by 3 inches. Place on lightly floured baking sheet. Bake in hot
  oven (425 F) about 15 minutes. 30 servings.
 
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