Angel Fluff Date Treasures

Cook over heat until thick--about 5 minutes:
1 1/2 cup chopped dates
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup chopped walnuts optional

Dough
Cream together:
1 1/2 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup shortening
Add:
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 Tablespoons milk
Blend in:
2 3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon soda
1 teaspoon salt

Spread 1/2 dough in a greased jelly roll pan. Spread cooked date mixture over and cover with remaining dough.
Bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes.
When cool, frost with Marshmallow Frosting.

Marshmallow Frosting
Mix 2 envelopes (2 Tablespoons) unflavored gelatin in 1/2 cup cold water in a mixing bowl.
In a sauce pan bring to a boil:
1 cup sugar
1 cup Karo corn syrup
Gradually add this to the gelatin and stir to blend.
Cool
Beat 5-8 minutes with electric mixture until fluffy like marshmallow creme.
Fold in 2 teaspoons vanilla

Spread over cooked date filled cookies. Form peaks with the back of a spoon
Optional sprinkle with shredded coconut.
Cook until set. Cut into bars.