DATE NUT PINWHEELS

Steps:

• For filling, in a small saucepan combine dates, sugar, and water and bring to boiling.
• Cook an stir over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes or till thick.
• Remove from the heat.
• Stir in nuts and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
• Cool thoroughly.
• Meanwhile, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
• In a large mixing bowl beat shortening for 30 seconds.
• Add brown sugar and beat until fluffy.
• Add egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and beat well.
• Add flour mixture and beat until well mixed, stirring in last portion by hand.
• Cover and chill about 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
• On waxed paper roll dough into an 18x10 inch rectangle.
• Spread filling to within 1/2 inch of edges.
• Roll up jelly roll style, beginning at long side.
• Pinch edge to seal.
• Cut roll in half cross wise.
• Wrap rolls and chill for several hours or overnight.
• (Chill in a drinking glass to avoid flat side.) Cut in 1/4-inch slices.
• Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
• Bake in a 350 oven for 10-12 minutes or until done.
• Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, then remove and cool thoroughly.