Date-Nut Pinwheels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 lb. pitted dates, chopped
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1/3 c. water
1/2 c. nuts, chopped
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

In saucepan, cook dates, granulated sugar and water, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
Remove from heat; stir in nuts.
Cool.
Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.
Stir in flour and salt.
Divide dough in half.
Roll each half on waxed paper into rectangle (about 11 x 7-inch).
Spread half of the date-nut filling on each rectangle.
Roll up tightly, beginning at long side.
Pinch edge of dough to seal securely. Wrap and chill at least 4 hours.
May bake immediately or store for up to 6 weeks.
Fifteen minutes before serving, heat oven to 400\u00b0. Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices.
Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
Bake until light brown, about 10 minutes.
Remove immediately from baking sheet.
Makes 5 dozen.