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Directions

1. 1
   Cook pitted dates, water and sugar until thick, about 10 minutes.
2. 2
   Cool.
3. 3
   In a large bowl, put lard, brown sugar, white sugar, flour, soda, salt and vanilla.
4. 4
   Mix and then add beaten eggs.
5. 5
   If too dry to handle, add just a tiny bit of water.
6. 6
   Make in about 3 balls, then roll to 1/4-inch thick.
7. 7
   Spread with date mixture and then roll up like cinnamon rolls.
8. 8
   Put in refrigerator until it is well chilled.
9. 9
   Slice in 1/4-inch slices.
10. 10
    Bake about 10 minutes at 350°.