Instructions: Cook together the dates, water, and sugar until thick, about 10 minutes, cool and add the nuts. Mix together the shortening, brown sugar, eggs, flour baking soda and salt.

Divide dough into 2 parts, roll out and spread with date mixture. Roll up like a jelly-roll and chill several hours, slice 1/4 inch thick and bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

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