Date Sandwich Cookies
["3 c. brown sugar, packed", "1 c. shortening", "4 eggs", "2 t. vanilla", "1 t. salt", "4 1/2 c. flour", "2 t. baking soda", "2 t. baking powder", "1 lb. dates", "1/2 c. sugar", "1 t. lemon juice", "1 1/2 c. water"]
["Cream brown sugar, shortening, eggs and vanilla together. Add dry ingredients. Form into small walnut-sized balls with floury hands. Bake at 350\u00b0 for 8 minutes."]
["brown sugar", "shortening", "eggs", "vanilla", "salt", "flour", "baking soda", "baking powder", "dates", "sugar", "lemon juice", "water"]