Date Pinwheels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 1/2 c. chopped, pitted dates
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. water
1 c. chopped nuts
1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
2 beaten eggs
4 c. flour, sifted
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Combine dates, granulated sugar and water in saucepan and cook over low heat until thick, about 10 minutes.
Add nuts and cool.