This recipe was clipped from cardboard packaging, likely a box of dates. Date unknown. Recipe is typed below along with a scanned copy.

DATE PEANUT BUTTER GEMS
(Make about 4 dozen)

2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup light corn syrup
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup (7 ozs.) finely cut dates
1/4 cup milk

Sift flour with baking powder and salt. Cream together shortening and peanut butter. Add sugar gradually, creaming well after each addition. Add syrup slowly, beating well. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Blend in vanilla and dates. Add sifted dry ingredients alternately with the milk, blending thoroughly after each addition. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets, and bake in a moderate oven (375°F.) about 15 minutes, until delicately browned.