Pinwheel Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 lb. dates
1/2 c. sugar
1 c. water
1/2 c. shortening or oleo
1/2 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. white sugar
1 egg
1 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 3/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Preparation

Cook dates, 1/2 cup sugar and water until thick; cool.
Cream shortening and rest of sugar.
Add egg and vanilla.
Add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
Divide dough.
Roll 1/4-inch thick.
Spread 1/2 mixture over dough.
Roll like jelly roll. Wrap in wax paper.
Chill until firm.
Slice 1/4-inch thick. Place on slightly greased baking sheet.
Bake in a 400\u00b0 oven for 8 to 10 minutes.