Instructions: Mix dough ingredients well and make into three balls.

Filling:Combine ingredients in 2 quart saucepan and boil until dates are very soft. Mix well and cool.

Cookies:Roll each ball of dough between wax paper to about 1/4 inch thickness. Spread with date filling and roll as a jelly roll. Chill about 1 hour. Slice and bake at 375 for 10 to 15 minutes.

This recipe is
nearly 100 years old. These cookies are great at Christmas time.

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