Date and Nut Cookies

By ChrisPergament

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 3 eggs, well beaten
• 4 cups sifted flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon soda

Preparation

Step 1

Cook dates, sugar and water over low heat until thick.

Add nuts and cool.

Mix cookie dough and chill.

Divide mixture in 2 parts and roll each separately into rectangles a little less than 1/4" thick.

Spread each with date filling and roll like a jelly roll. Chill. Cut with sharp knife about 1/4".

Bake at 400° F for 10-20 minutes.