Date And Nut Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Cook dates, sugar and water 10 minutes.
Mix remaining ingredients.
Divide mixture (4 or 5 balls).
Roll out approximately 1/4-inch thick.
Spread date filling and roll up like jelly roll.
Put each in separate wax paper and chill overnight.