LOL I told her someone would ask and she said just put in spry they will know! I reminded her some people live over seas and may not be able to get it. My mom is not computer literate! She isn't stupid but she is like I was just not realizing.
Spry is just a solid shortening. There are other brands like Crisco.
This year she made the dough for me and handed me the dough to use and freeze what I didn't use. That is why I was baking them but she made the dough. I never have because she always does it.
Hope this recipe works for you! It really doesn't sound that hard. It is pretty standard stuff other than cutting up the dates. I know I used to watch her cut them with a wet pair of scissors. They get sticky other wise. But now you can buy them already chopped. Mom said she got some at Aldi's if you have that store in your area.
Hope you enjoy!