Date Nut Pinwheels
["2 1/4 c. chopped dates", "1 c. granulated sugar", "1 c. water", "1 c. chopped pecans or walnuts", "1 c. vegetable shortening", "2 c. firmly packed brown sugar", "3 eggs, well beaten", "4 c. flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 tsp. baking soda"]
["Combine dates, granulated sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook over low heat until thick, about 10 minutes.", "Cool, and then stir in nuts; set aside.", "Cream shortening.", "Add sugar gradually. Add eggs and beat well.", "Sift together flour, salt and soda; add and mix well.", "Chill thoroughly.", "Divide mixture in half and roll each section into a rectangle a little less than 1/4-inch thick. Spread date fillings to edges and roll up from long side like a jelly roll.", "Wrap rolls in waxed paper and chill overnight."]
["dates", "sugar", "water", "pecans", "vegetable shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "flour", "salt", "baking soda"]