Date Nut Overnight Cookies

Mix:
1c shortening
1/2c sugar
1/2c brown sugar
2 eggs

Stir in:
2&3/4c flour
1/2t soda
1t salt
2 or 3t cinnamon
1/2c chopped nuts
1/2c dates

Wash hands, then mix ingredients thoroughly by hand and mold into smooth, long roll. Wrap and refrigerate overnight, then cut into thin slices. Bake in oven on ungreased cookie sheet for 6-8 min. at 400-degrees. Makes approx. 6 dozen.