Rocks
["1/2 c. shortening", "2 eggs", "1 c. brown sugar", "1 tsp. vanilla", "1 tsp. soda, dissolved in hot water", "2 c. flour", "dash of salt", "1 c. chopped dates or raisins", "1/2 c. nuts"]
["Cream shortening and sugar.", "Add eggs, vanilla, and soda and mix well.", "Add salt and flour and mix.", "Add nuts and raisins or dates.", "Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10-12 minutes.", "Makes 2 dozen."]
["shortening", "eggs", "brown sugar", "vanilla", "soda", "flour", "salt", "dates", "nuts"]