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Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups packed dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1/2 cup buttermilk
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 3 1//2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. salt
• 1 tsp. soda
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 2 cups cut-up dates
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts