Date Oatmeal Cookies

INGREDIENTS:

1 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. white sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 c. flour
3 c. dry oatmeal
1 tsp. baking soda
2 tbsp. water
1 c. cut - up dates
Pecans

DIRECTIONS:

Cream shortening, brown sugar, white sugar and eggs together. Add flour, oatmeal and baking soda. Stir into shortening mixture. Add water and dates. Drop on cookie sheet and top with 1/2 pecan. Bake at 350 degrees until done.