Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup raisins (or 1 cup dates, chopped)
- 1 cup shortening
- 3 cups brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup walnuts
How to Make
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Step 1: Cook the water, sugar, and raisins or dates together, stirring constantly as it burns. Cook until thick; cool.
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Step 2: Cream shortening and brown sugar together; add eggs, one at a time. Add vanilla.
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Step 3: Sift flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon together; add walnuts.
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Step 4: Add to creamed mixture.
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Step 5: Pat or roll out on wax paper or towel to 1/2 inch thick.
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Step 6: Spread date mixture over it, roll up and store in refrigerator.
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Step 7: Slice and bake as needed.
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No time or temperature was given for baking; I am guessing 325 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes
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