12 ounces pitted dates, cut up
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup margarine or butter, softened
1/4 cup shortening
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
Cook dates, granulated sugar and water in saucepan, stirring constantly, until slightly thickened; remove from heat. STir in nuts; cool.
Mix brown sugar, margarine, shortening, egg and vanilla until smooth. Stir in flour and salt. Divide into halves. Roll each half into rectangle, about 11 inches by 7 inches, on waxed paper. Spread half of the date-nut filling over each rectangel. Roll up tightly, beginning at 11 inch side. Pinch edge of dough to seal well. Wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours but no longer than 6 weeks.
Heat oven to 400 degrees. Cut rolls into 1/4 inch slices. Place about 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake until light brown, about 10 minutes. Remove immediately from cookie sheet.
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