posted by Liz 08-22-99 1:19 PM
Date Cookies
Recipe By : Lillian Holmberg Munderloh
Serving Size : 72 Preparation Time:
Categories : Cookies
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
4 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 pound pitted dates
1 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
Mix first 7 ingredients to make dough.
To make filling mix dates, nuts, water and sugar in saucepan.
Cook 10 minutes and let cool.
Divide dough into 3 parts.
Roll each section out and spread with 1/3 of filling.
Roll like jelly roll.
Let stand overnight.
Slice and bake at 350.