This is a date filled cookie.
INGREDIENTS (for 2 servings):
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 2 1/2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
PREPARATION:
Blend together shortening, 1 cup white sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, flour, salt, and soda. Mix well, and set dough aside.
To Make Filling: In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar, water and nuts. Cook over medium heat until thick. Cool filling. If necessary, add water until mixture can be spread easily on the dough.
Divide dough into 4 parts. Roll out each piece on a floured surface to 1/2 inch thick. Spread with cooled, not cold filling. Roll up jelly-roll style. Close ends and place rolls on cookie sheets. Refrigerate until cold.
Slice chilled rolls, and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 10 minutes.