DATE FILLED COOKIES

Cookie dough:

1 C white sugar

1 C butter

2 eggs

2 C flour

1 tsp. baking soda

2 tsp. cream of tartar

2 tsp. vanilla

Date filling:

½ lb. dates, chopped

½ C brown sugar

½ tsp. cornstarch

½ C cold water

Cookie dough: Mix in order given and chill the dough for a couple of hours.  If the dough is still soft, add extra flour.  Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface.  Cut and placed on lightly greased cookie sheets and bake at 350°F until lightly browned.  Put cookies together with date filling.

Date filling: combine the ingredients and cook over a medium heat until thickened.