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

FILLING:

1/2 lb. pitted dates, cut up
1/3 c. water
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. nuts, chopped

Cream butter and sugar, beat until fluffy; add egg, beating well. Sift flour, baking soda, and salt and add to creamed mixture beating until all ingredients are well blended. Turn onto lightly floured board and knead until smooth. Roll out 1/4 inch thick, spread with filling and roll like a jelly roll. Wrap in waxed paper, refrigerate overnight. Cut into 1/4 inch slices. Bake on greased cookie sheets at 400 degrees for 10 minutes. Remove from pan as soon as they are taken from the oven. Makes 3 dozen.

FILLING: Cook dates, water, and sugar together until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add nuts. Cool before spreading on cookie dough.