Date Rolls

12 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 cup water

Directions

  1. 1
    Cream together shortening, 1 cup white sugar and 1 cup of brown sugar. Add eggs, vanilla and 1 tablespoon of water.
  2. 2
    Sift flour, soda, and saltTWICE and add to sugar mixture. Divide dough into 2 or 3 parts.
  3. 3
    Cook dates, 1/2 cup white sugar and 1 cup water over low heat, stirring constantly until it becomes a smooth paste. Let cool.
  4. 4
    Roll each section of dough into rectangles 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick.
  5. 5
    Spread filling over rectangles and roll up like a jelly roll. Cover and chill dough until firm; 2 - 3 hours.
  6. 6
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Slice dough 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.

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