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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 10 |
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This recipe comes from an old hospital auxiliary cookbook. Not too sweet, but satisfying! Can use your favorite jam instead of the filling recipe below. Ingredients:
2 cups brown sugar |
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine or 1 cup shortening |
3 eggs |
4 cups flour |
1 tablespoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon |
1 lb dates |
1/2 cup walnuts |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup water |
Directions:
1. Cream sugar and shortening.
2. Add eggs and mix.
3. Add dry ingredients and mix well.
4. On a floured surface, roll dough to a 1/2 thick rectangle with long side facing you.
5. Spread with jam or the date filling.
6. Roll up like a jelly roll and seal edge.
7. If necessary, refrigerate dough for an hour, or overnight.
8. Cut into slices about 1/2 thick, and place on a lightly floured baking sheet.
9. Bake at 350 for 10- 15 minutes.
10. Filling: Chop dates and nuts.
11. Combine sugar and water in a small saucepan.
12. Add the dates and cook briefly until sugar is dissolved.
13. Stir in nuts.
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