Date Pinwheels

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400°.
2. 2
   Combine dates, water and 1/2 cup sugar in saucepan.
3. 3
   Cook until thick (2 to 3 minutes) stirring constantly.
4. 4
   Cool.
5. 5
   Thoroughly cream butter and sugars; add egg and beat well; add vanilla.
6. 6
   Sift dry ingredients.
7. 7
   Add to creamed mixture; stir until smooth.
8. 8
   Divide dough in half; roll one part on well-floured surface until 1/4 inch thick.
9. 9
   Combine date mixture and nuts; spread half of filling evenly over dough.
10. 10
    Roll like a jelly roll; wrap in waxed paper with open edge of roll on bottom. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
11. 11
    Chill rolls until firm. Cut in 1/4 inch slices.
12. 12
    Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Bake in hot oven at 400° for 8 to 10 minutes.
13. 13
    Makes 5 dozen.