I make these every yr for the holidays.
1 c. butter
2 c. brown sugar
3 eggs, well beaten
1/2 tsp. salt
4 1/2 c. flour
FILLING:
2 1/4 c. chopped dates
1 c. sugar
1 c. water
1Tbl lemon zest
1Tbl lemon juice
Cook dates,sugar & water 10 minutes until thick, add: 1 tsp. vanilla,lemon juice & zest.
Cool. Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs, salt and flour. Chill in 3 parts. Roll out 1/4 inch thick. Spread with date and nut filling. Roll up and refrigerate overnight. Slice and bake 10 to 12 minutes at 350 degrees. Makes three 15 inch rolls and about 8 dozen cookies.
I usually bake one roll later in day & the other rolls in the next day or two.Rolls can be frozen,defrost till they can be sliced.