5 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 c. shortening
2 c. brown sugar
1 tsp. vanilla
3 eggs, slightly beaten

DATE FILLING:

1 c. water
2 c. dates
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. nutmeats
1 tbsp. butter

Cook filling and stir until thick. Cool.

Sift together flour, salt, soda and cinnamon. Mix together shortening, sugar, vanilla and eggs. Add 2 mixtures together. Mix well. Roll into 4 balls. Roll out each ball flat and put filling on roll in long jelly rolls. Roll up and chill rolls. Cut into 1/8 inch slices. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes.