Date Nut Pinwheels (Cookies)

Directions

1. 1
   In saucepan, combine first four ingredients and cook to thicken, adding additional 1/4 cup water if needed, then cool.
2. 2
   In separate bowl, combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add flour, salt and soda and mix thoroughly.
3. 3
   Divide dough into two and roll out.
4. 4
   Divide date mixture into two even portions and spread evenly on rolled dough.
5. 5
   Roll each section, jelly roll style, wrap in wax paper and refrigerate overnight.
6. 6
   Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
7. 7
   remove rolls from fridge and remove wax paper.
8. 8
   Slice with thread or sharp knife into 1/4 inch slices.
9. 9
   bake 5-8 minutes or until brown on edges.
10. 10
    Cool on rack and serve.