Brown Sugar Cookies

1/2 cup shortening

2 cups brown sugar

2 eggs

1tsp vanilla extract

1/2 cup milk

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

3 cups flour

1/2 cup chopped dates

1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)

Mix the lard/shortening, brown sugar, eggs, milk, baking soda, and salt together . Add flour and stir until combined add dates and walnuts. Chill 1/2 hour. Drop rounded teaspoons of dough on greased cookie sheet. Bake 10 minutes at 350 degrees, or until light browned.