Rolled, Date-Filled Cookies

These are a tradition with my DH's family and really are delicious. They aren't difficult to make and look impressive on the holiday cookie platter.

• Ready In: 45 mins
• Serves: 36

Ingredients

• 1  cup sugar
• 3⁄4 cup shortening
• 1⁄4 cup butter
• 4  cups flour
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  teaspoon salt
• 1  cup brown sugar
• 3  eggs
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1  teaspoon baking powder

• Date Filling

• 1  lb dates, chopped
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup water
• 1  tablespoon cornstarch

Directions

1. Make the date filling by heating the ingredients in a saucepan until thick, stirring the entire time to prevent scorching.
2. Mix the dough ingredients in the order given and divide into two balls. Roll out each ball to 1/2 inch thick. Spread with the date filling and roll up like a jelly roll. Put the rolls in the refrigerator overnight or for at least several hours.
3. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Working with one roll at a time, slice 1/4" to 1/2" slices and place on a greased baking sheet.
4. Bake 12 - 15 minutes until cookies are a light golden brown. Cool on cookie sheets for several minutes, then move to racks to cool completely.