Date Nut Whirligig Cookies Recipe

Name: Date Nut Whirligig Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Cookie Dough; 1 cup butter - softened; 2 cups brown sugar; 1 1/2 tsp Orange Zest; 1/4 tsp Lemon Zest; 2 eggs; 2 tbsp milk; 3 1/2 cups flour; 1 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1 1/2 tsp Salt; Filling; 2 cups dried dates chopped fine; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup water; 1 cup chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

Cookie Dough
1 cup butter - softened
2 cups brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp Orange Zest
1/4 tsp Lemon Zest
2 eggs
2 tbsp milk
3 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 tsp Salt
Filling
2 cups dried dates chopped fine
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup chopped walnuts

1
Cream together butter and brown sugar. Add orange and lemon rind, eggs and milk. In separate bowl mix together flour, baking soda and salt. Mix into batter until well combined. Divide dough in half and refrigerate.
2
To make filling - In medium sauce pan combine dates, water and sugar. Cook over low heat until thick. Add the walnuts and let cool.
3
Roll out half the dough into a 9 x 12 inch rectangle 1/4 inch thick. Spread half the filling over the dough and roll up along the longer edge into a log. Repeat with other half of dough. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate over night.
4
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
5
Slice the log into 1/3 inch cookies. Bake on a cookie sheet for 10-15 minutes.

1572

kcal

Calories

Fat

218

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Cookie Dough, 1 cup butter - softened, 2 cups brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp Orange Zest, and more.

Yes, Date Nut Whirligig Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Date Nut Whirligig Cookies

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