Overnight Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Mix the first 7 ingredients as for cookies.
Cook and let cool. Mix the next 3 ingredients; cook until thick.
Roll out dough 1/4-inch thick; spread with date mixture.
Roll like a jelly roll. Refrigerate overnight.
Slice and bake.