Date Filled Oatmeal Cookies

Description: This makes a huge batch, cut the recipe in half if desired. These cookies are best if they sit for a couple of days to soften. They freeze well also. From Company's Coming Cookie cookbook.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups butter or 2 cups margarine, softened
• 2 cups brown sugar, packed
• 1 cup milk
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 cups rolled oats
• 5 teaspoons baking powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 lb chopped dates
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 2/3 cup water

Steps:

1. Cream butter and sugar together well.
2. Slowly mix in milk.
3. Add remaining ingredients.
4. Mix well.
5. Chill for 1 hour.
6. Roll out fairly thin on lightly floured board.
7. Cut into 2 1/2-inch rounds.
8. Place on ungreased baking sheets.
9. Bake in 350°F oven for 8-10 minutes.
10. Cool.
11. Fill with Date Filling, to form a sandwich.
12. For date filling: combine dates, sugar and water in saucepan.
13. Bring to a boil.
14. Simmer, stirring often, until mushy and thickened.
15. Add more water if too dry, or simmer longer if too runny.
16. Cool and spread between cookies.