Stuffed Date Drops
["1 lb. (about 70) pitted dates", "1 (3 oz.) pkg. pecan or walnut halves", "1/4 c. shortening", "3/4 c. medium brown sugar", "1 egg", "1 1/4 c. sifted flour", "1/2 tsp. baking powder", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/4 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. sour cream"]
["Stuff dates with nut halves.", "Cream shortening and sugar until light; beat in egg.", "Sift dry ingredients and add alternately with sour cream to creamed mixture.", "Stir in dates.", "Bake at 400\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes."]
["dates", "pecan", "shortening", "brown sugar", "egg", "flour", "baking powder", "soda", "salt", "sour cream"]