Rather new this one, but much appreciated. Mix:

1 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. sugar
1/4 c. water
Grated rind & juice of 1/2 lemon

Cook over a low flame until it thickens. Add 1/2 cup of finely chopped nuts. Chill this. Now mix thoroughly a cookie dough of the following:

1 c. brown sugar (packed firmly)
1 c. shortening
4 c. flour
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
3 eggs

Roll out the dough very thin and spread with the chilled date mixture. Roll it up like a jelly roll and chill for about 1 hour so it will slice. Slice thin and bake about 12 minutes at 350 degrees.