Filling:
¼ cup finely snipped geranium leaf
½ lb dates, chopped
2 2/3 cup water
¼ cup sugar
¼ cup nuts, chopped
Dough:
½ cup shortening
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup white sugar
2 cup flour, sifted
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
1 egg, beaten
1 Tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla
Filling:
Combine all ingredients (except nuts).
Boil together for 5 minutes.
When cool, add
nuts.
Should be of spreading consistency. If necessary, add a few drops of water.
Dough:
Mix the ingredients in order listed above.
Roll out on a well floured surface into a large
circle.
Spread with filling.
Roll up as for a jelly roll, sealing well.
Refrigerate overnight.
Slice thin
and bake at 325 for about 12 minutes.
(Edible Flowers: a Recipe Collection)
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