Diabetic-friendly Date Nut Cookies

Ingredients

 * 1 cup diabetic orange marmalade
 * 1 tsp baking soda
 * 1/2 cup shortening
 * 2 cup flour
 * 1 egg
 * 1 cup chopped dates
 * 1/2 tsp cinnamon
 * 1 cup nuts
 * 1 tsp vanilla

Directions
Mix all ingredients together well. Drop by teaspoon on greased sheets. Bake 8–10 minutes in a 350°F preheated oven. Makes 36 cookies.