Date And Nut Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "2 c. brown sugar", "2 eggs, well beaten", "2 Tbsp. cream or milk", "3 1/2 c. sifted flour", "1 tsp. cream of tartar", "1 tsp. baking soda", "1 c. dates, chopped", "1 c. nuts, chopped", "1 tsp. vanilla"]
["Sift flour with soda and cream of tartar.", "Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs and cream or milk.", "Add dry ingredients, dates, nuts and flavoring; mix thoroughly.", "Form into a loaf. Chill overnight.", "Next day, slice thin and bake on well-greased baking sheet at 400\u00b0 for 10 minutes or until delicately browned."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "cream", "flour", "cream of tartar", "baking soda", "dates", "nuts", "vanilla"]