Diabetic date nut cookies

1 c  Diabetic Orange Marmalade
      1 ts Baking Soda
    1/2 c  Shortening
      2 c  flour
      1    Egg
      1 c  Chopped Dates
    1/2 ts Cinnamon
      1 c  Nuts
      1 ts vanilla
 
  Mix all ingredients together well.  Drop by teaspoon on greased
  sheets. Bake 8-10 minutes in a 350oF preheated oven.  Makes 36
  cookies. Source: "The Yankee Kitchen" 03-26-93 (#4) [Dorothy]
  
  From: Jeffrey Dean                    Date: 11-18-93