Date Turnover Cookies Recipe

Ingredients (19)

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups chopped dates (about 1 pound)
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 3/4 cup water
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup milk, or as needed
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar, or as needed
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, softened
• 1 dash salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• 2 to 3 tablespoons milk