Trilbys Cookies

Trilbys Cookies
Cookies
1 cup brown sugar
4 cups ground oatmeal or (Irish Oatmeal)
1 cup shortening
1 cup sour milk
1tsp. baking soda

Mix all ingredients together and chill for one hour. (In the refrigerator) Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Roll dough flat and cut circles, 2-2.5 inches in diameter. Bake for 10-12 minutes. Cool.

Fillings 
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 pound dates (diced)
1 tsp. flour
nuts if desired (my suggestion)


Beat sugar and dates together. And water and flour and continue to beat until the mixture is well blended. It will be lumpy. (This is where I would fold in the nuts). Spread a thin layer on a cookie circle...top with another circle.


Note from mom: When I make these I will add some minced pecans or walnuts even though the recipe does not call for it. I'll just mix them in the filling. I'd also suggest buying "Irish Oatmeal" for the oatmeal if you don't have a grinder...blender or food processor to grind the oatmeal in. I get my Irish Oatmeal at the health food store but you might be able to find it in some of the larger better markets too.