Cheese Date Pastries

Ingredients

• 1 large pkg pitted dates chopped
• 1 c brown sugar
• 12 c water
• 1 c margarine
• 8 oz grated cheese
• 2 c flour
• fine chopped pecans optional

Directions

1. Cook dates sugar and water over low heat stirring constantly until soft
2. Cream margarine and cheese together blend in flour Chill at least 1 hour work with a small amount of dough at a time
3. Roll 12-inch thick on lightly floured board cut into rounds
4. On half rounds place 1 heaping teaspoon date filling Cover each with another round of pastry
5. Press edges together with fork
6. Bake in 350 oven for 15 minutes