Date Filled Cookies
["1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates", "1/2 c. water", "1/2 c. finely chopped pecans", "1/2 c. butter or margarine", "1/2 c. sugar", "1/2 c. packed brown sugar", "1 egg, beaten", "1 tsp. vanilla", "2 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. baking soda", "1/2 tsp. salt"]
["Combine dates and water in a small saucepan.", "Cook over medium heat 3 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.", "Remove from heat.", "Stir in pecans.", "Cool."]
["dates", "water", "pecans", "butter", "sugar", "brown sugar", "egg", "vanilla", "flour", "baking soda", "salt"]