Date Pin Cookies

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 350F.

2. 2

   In a saucepan, cook dates, sugar and water.

3. 3

   Add vanilla.

4. 4

   Stir.

5. 5

   Let cool.

6. 6

   Meanwhile, in a bowl, sift all dry ingredients to make the dough.

7. 7

   Cut the shortening in small pieces.

8. 8

   Add to dry ingredients.

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   Knead with hands, without bringing it homogeneous.

10. 10

    Incorporate eggs to the mixture.

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    Let rest 30 minutes.

12. 12

    Roll the dough to 1/2 inch thick (it didn't mention on a floured surface, maybe it's better).

13. 13

    Spread the cool filling on the dough.

14. 14

    Roll.

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    Cut in slices of 1/2 inch thick.

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    Put on a baking sheet.

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    Cook in the oven for about 10 minutes.

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