Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   For dough:
2. 2
   Cream together first 5 ingredients.
3. 3
   Add dry ingredients.
4. 4
   Form dough into a ball; cover and refrigerate for several hours.
5. 5
   Separate chilled dough into 2 balls.
6. 6
   Roll each ball into a rectangle - dough should be fairly thin.
7. 7
   For filling:
8. 8
   Chop dates; place in saucepan.
9. 9
   Add remaining ingredients and cook over low heat, stirring until a paste is formed - about 15 minutes.
10. 10
    COOL COMPLETELY.
11. 11
    Spread filling on dough; roll up dough tightly; filling jelly roll style.
12. 12
    Slice into 1/4 to 1/2-inch thick; bake at 350F (180C) for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
13. 13
    Makes 2 to 3 dozen.