Fruit Filled Cookies
["1 c. brown sugar, packed", "3/4 c. melted butter", "1 3/4 c. flour, sifted and measured", "1/2 tsp. soda", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1 1/2 c. raw oats", "3 c. dates (big box)", "1/2 c. sugar", "enough water to moisten"]
["Cream margarine and sugar; sift flour, soda and salt and add together (this is awfully thick).", "Add oats and work in with hands to a thick mixture.", "Divide in half.", "Use 13 x 9-inch pan.", "Rub pan with shortening.", "Crumble 1/2 evenly over pan, then pat down. Next, cut up real fine dates and mix with sugar and enough water to moisten.", "Cook this over fire until thick; let cool.", "Spread dates evenly over mixture, then crumble rest over top."]
["brown sugar", "butter", "flour", "soda", "salt", "oats", "dates", "sugar", "water"]