Grandma'S Date Pinwheels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/4 c. chopped dates
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine dates,
sugar
and
water in pan; cook over low heat until
thick;
about
10
minutes.
Cream shortening; add brown sugar
and
well
beaten eggs.
Beat well; add remaining ingredients.
Chill
thoroughly.
Divide into 2 parts and roll separately to less than 1/4-inch thick.
Spread each with date filling and
roll.
Chill overnight.
Cut into 1/4-inch thick. Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen.