Date-Nut Pinwheels - dates

Method

• In saucepan, cook dates, granulated sugar and water, stirring constantly until slightly thickened.
• Remove from heat; stir in nuts.
• Cool.
• Mix shortening, brown sugar, egg and vanilla until smooth.
• Stir in flour and salt.
• Divide dough in half.
• Roll each half on waxed paper into rectangle (about 11 x 7-inch).
• Spread half of the date-nut filling on each rectangle.
• Roll up tightly, beginning at long side.
• Pinch edge of dough to seal securely. Wrap and chill at least 4 hours.
• May bake immediately or store for up to 6 weeks.
• Fifteen minutes before serving, heat oven to 400°. Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices.
• Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet.
• Bake until light brown, about 10 minutes.
• Remove immediately from baking sheet.
• Makes 5 dozen.