Date Pinwheels(Cookies) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. white sugar
1 lb. dates, cut up
1 c. water
1 c. chopped pecans
1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs
4 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cook together the first 3 ingredients.
Cook slowly for 15 minutes.
Let cool and add the pecans.
In another bowl, mix well the remaining ingredients.
Chill in refrigerator for 2 hours. Take out and divide in 4 equal parts. Roll dough out on floured board and spread each portion with 1/4 of the filling.
Roll up like a jelly roll. Store in refrigerator overnight. Slice and bake at 410\u00b0 until golden brown. Rolls may be kept in freezer to slice and bake as needed.