1 c. shortening (mostly butter)
2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder

Mix together and chill until firm.

FILLING:

2 1/2 c. dates & figs, cut up
1 c. sugar
1 c. water

Boil and cool. Add 1 cup nut meats. Divide dough into three parts, roll out thin, then spread with filling. Roll up like jelly roll. Put in refrigerator until firm, then slice and bake at 350 degrees until light brown.