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In saucepan, combine first four ingredients and cook to thicken, adding additional 1/4 cup water if needed, then cool.
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In separate bowl, combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add flour, salt and soda and mix thoroughly.
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Divide dough into two and roll out.
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Divide date mixture into two even portions and spread evenly on rolled dough.
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Roll each section, jelly roll style, wrap in wax paper and refrigerate overnight.
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Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
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remove rolls from fridge and remove wax paper.
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Slice with thread or sharp knife into 1/4 inch slices.
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bake 5-8 minutes or until brown on edges.
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Cool on rack and serve.