Date Nut Pinwheels - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Combine dates, sugar and water. Cook until thick (10 minutes). Add nuts and cool. Cream the shortening and sugar. Add eggs and remaining ingredients. Chill. Roll into 2 or 3 rolls. Spread with filling.
Chill.
Cut 1/4-inch thick.
Bake at 400\u00b0 for 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 5 dozen cookies.