Cheese Date Pastries
["1 large pkg. pitted dates, chopped", "1 c. brown sugar", "1/2 c. water", "1 c. margarine", "8 oz. grated cheese", "2 c. flour", "fine chopped pecans (optional)"]
["Cook dates, sugar and water over low heat, stirring constantly until soft.", "Cream margarine and cheese together; blend in flour. Chill at least 1 hour (work with a small amount of dough at a time).", "Roll 1/2-inch thick on lightly floured board; cut into rounds.", "On half rounds, place 1 heaping teaspoon date filling. Cover each with another round of pastry.", "Press edges together with fork.", "Bake in 350\u00b0 oven for 15 minutes."]
["dates", "brown sugar", "water", "margarine", "grated cheese", "flour", "pecans"]