1/2 lb. dates, finely chopped
1/2 c. sugar
1/3 c. water
1/4 c. chopped walnuts

Cook together about 5 minutes or until thick. Add salt. Let cool while mixing cookies, then spread in rolled out cookie dough and roll up like jelly roll. Chill, then slice and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

COOKIE DOUGH:

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

Mix dough and roll 1/4 inch thick. Spread with dates and roll as jelly roll. Chill then slice and bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.