1/2 c. butter
1/2 c. white sugar
2 c. flour
1 1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. baking soda

Cream butter and sugar. Add egg, flour, soda and salt. Place on floured board and knead until smooth. Roll out 1/4 inch thick.

FILLING:

1/2 lb. dates, chopped
1/3 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. nuts (chopped fine)

Mix together and cook in double boiler about 5 minutes. Cool and spread over dough. Roll up and refrigerate overnight. Slice and bake in moderate oven. Use greased cookie sheet.