Date Filled Drop Cookies

Dough
1 C shortening
2 C brown sugar
1 tsp soda
1/2 C warm water
1/2 tsp salt
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla
4 C all-purpose flour

Filling
1 8 oz dates or 1 1/2 C raisins, ground
2 T flour
1 C water
1/2 C sugar
Cook until thick. Cool.
Bake 350F for 15 minutes.