1 (8 oz.) pkg. chopped dates
1/2 c. water
1/2 c. pecans, chopped fine
1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1 egg, beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt

Combine dates and water and cook until thickened, stirring; remove from heat. Add pecans; cool. Cream butter and sugar, beating well; add egg and vanilla. Combine flour, soda, and salt and add slowly to butter mixture, beating well. Divide dough into 2 balls. Roll each into 8 x 8 inch squares. Spread the filling over dough, leaving a margin about 1/2 inch all around. Roll dough jelly roll fashion, pinching seam to seal. Wrap in wax paper and refrigerate overnight. Unwrap and cut into slices about 1/4 inch. Put on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 5 dozen.