Date Raisin Drops

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cup sugar
• 1 cup raisins
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp vanilla
• 2 ½ cups flour
• 2 cup dates, chopped
• 3 eggs, beaten

Directions

Cream shortening; add sugar, eggs, dates, raisins, and vanilla. Add flour and soda. Drop by teaspoonful on cookie sheet. Bake at 350 for 12-15 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.