1 stick butter, softened
1/2 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. sugar

Cream above well, then add (DO NOT USE MIXER) :

1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt

Mix well and chill.

FILLING:

1 (8 oz.) pkg. dates
1/4 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
Pinch of salt
1/2 c. chopped pecans

Boil first 4 ingredients for 5 minutes or until dates are mushy, stirring often. Add pecans. Roll dough in thin 18 x 12 inch sheet. Do this between wax paper or plastic wrap. Spread with filling. Roll up as a jelly roll. Chill or freeze. Slice very thin. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 350 degrees for 7 to 10 minutes. Yield: 7 dozen.