My Aunt Jane's Date Cookies

My mom gave me this recipe, which has been passed down from my aunt jane.

Filling:.

Break up dates , cover with water , add 2 tespoons of lemon juice.

Boil for 2 minutes.

Add dates to cookie , fold cookie in half.

Press edge with fork.

Cream butter and sugar together well.

Slowly mix in milk.

Use a wooden spoon mix all dry ingredients together.

Now slowly add to wet batter.

Mix well.

Roll out the dough to about 1 / 8 inch thick.

Cut into 3 inch diameter round , the top of the large mayonnaise jar works well.

Put on each round circle 1 tablespoon of dates , or how much you like.

Bake on ungreased bake sheet.

Bake at 350 for 8 - 10 minutes.

butter, brown sugar, milk, flour, oatmeal, baking powder, salt, dates