Date Pinwheels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine dates, sugar and water and cook over low heat until thick, about 10 minutes, then add nuts and cool.