Date Nut Pinwheels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. chopped dates
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. water
1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts
1 c. vegetable shortening
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine dates, granulated sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until thick, about 10 minutes.
Cool, and then stir in nuts; set aside.
Cream shortening.
Add sugar gradually. Add eggs and beat well.
Sift together flour, salt and soda; add and mix well.
Chill thoroughly.
Divide mixture in half and roll each section into a rectangle a little less than 1/4-inch thick. Spread date fillings to edges and roll up from long side like a jelly roll.
Wrap rolls in waxed paper and chill overnight.