Ingredients

  • 2 cups oatmeal
  • 2 cups flour, all-purpose
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup lard
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 cup buttermilk
  • 1 pound dates
  • 1 x water
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Method

  • Mix all ingredients.
  • Chill well.
  • Roll thin, spread half with date filling.
  • Cover with other half.
  • Cut into small rectangles and bake on oiled cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375F (190C) F about 10 minutes.
  • OR cut circles about 3 inches across, put a bit of filling in the middle and fold over.
  • OR cut small circles and put filling on one and cover with another.
  • Strawberry jam makes a tasty filling.
  • FILLING: Cook 1 pound of dates with small quantity of water and 1/2 cup sugar.
  • Chill.