Bake: 350°F for 10
- 12 min
Ingredients:
·
8 oz. baking dates
·
1/3 cup sugar
·
1/3 cup water
·
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
·
1/2 tsp vanilla
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2 cups all-purpose flour
·
1/2 tsp baking soda
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¼ tsp salt
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¼ tsp ground cinnamon
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1/2 cup shortening
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1 cup packed brown sugar (used dark, should be light)
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1 egg
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1/2 tsp vanilla
Method:
1. For filling: in a small saucepan
combine dates, sugar and water and bring to boiling. Cook and stir over low heat
for 1 to 2 minutes or til thick. Remove from the heat. Stir in nuts and ½ tsp vanilla.
Cool thoroughly.
2. Combine flour, baking soda, salt
and cinnamon
3. In a large mixer bowl, beat shortening
for 30 seconds. Add brown sugar and beat till fluffy. Add egg and ½ tsp vanilla
and beat well.
4. Add flour mixture and beat till
well mixed, stirring in last portion by hand.
5. Cover and chill about 30 minutes
or til easy to handle.
6. On waxed paper roll dough into
an 18 x 10-inch rectangle. Spread filling to within ½ inch of edges. Roll up jelly
-roll style, beginning at long side. Pinch edge to seal. Cut roll in half crosswise.
Wrap rolls and chill for several hours or overnight
7. Cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place
on a parchment covered baking sheet. Bake in a 350F oven for 10 to 12 minutes or
till done. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, then remove and cool thoroughly. Makes
about 72
