Date Pinwheels

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Source: Mommy Logan

  • 3 cup brown sugar
  • 2 1/4 cup dates, chopped
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 cup nuts
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 cup shortening
  • 4 cups whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp soda

Cook dates, 1 cup brown sugar and water until thick, 10 minutes. Add nuts and cool.

Blend remaining ingredients (including 2 cups brown sugar) in mixer, roll out to 1/2" thickness and spread with date mixture. Roll up. Wrap in foil and cool. Slice 1/2" thick and bake on a greased cookie sheet 10 - 12 minutes at 375 degrees.