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Cream
shortening, butter and sugar. Add milk and then oatmeal.
Mix
flour, baking powder and salt together. Gradually add
to creamed mixture and stir until combined. Chill dough.
Roll
out 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured board. Cut with
round cookie cutter. Place on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees F. for 12 to 15 minutes.
Cool
on wire racks and put 2 cookies together with date filling.
Date
Filling:
Mix dates, water and sugar together in a saucepan. Cook
until thick, stirring frequently.
Remove
from heat and add lemon juice.
Allow
to cool before using.
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