Rolled, Date-filled Cookies

Total Time: 45 mins Preparation Time: 30 mins Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 36
• 1 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1/4 cup butter
• 4 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 lb dates, chopped
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 tablespoon cornstarch

Recipe

• 1 make the date filling by heating the ingredients in a saucepan until thick, stirring the entire time to prevent scorching.
• 2 mix the dough ingredients in the order given and divide into two balls. roll out each ball to 1/2 inch thick. spread with the date filling and roll up like a jelly roll. put the rolls in the refrigerator overnight or for at least several hours.
• 3 heat oven to 350 degrees. working with one roll at a time, slice 1/4" to 1/2" slices and place on a greased baking sheet.
• 4 bake 12 - 15 minutes until cookies are a light golden brown. cool on cookie sheets for several minutes, then move to racks to cool completely.