Date Pinwheel Cookies Recipe

Name: Date Pinwheel Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (10-ounce) package chopped dates; 3/4 cup sugar, divided; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided; 1 cup chopped walnuts; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda

Servings: persons

1 (10-ounce) package chopped dates
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1
Stir together dates, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a saucepan; bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts, and set aside.
2
Beat remaining 1/2 cup sugar, softened butter, and brown sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3
Add egg and vanilla, beating until blended. Gradually add remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, flour, and baking soda, beating until blended. Cover and chill 1 hour.
4
Turn dough out onto floured wax paper, and roll into an 18- x 12-inch rectangle. Spread date mixture evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
5
Roll up dough jellyroll fashion, beginning at 1 long side. Wrap in wax paper, and chill 1 hour.
6
Cut roll into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place on lightly greased baking sheets.
7
Bake, in batches, at 375u00b0 for 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool cookies 2 to 3 minutes on baking sheets, and remove to wire racks to cool completely.

900

kcal

Calories

Fat

115

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (10-ounce) package chopped dates, 3/4 cup sugar, divided, 1/2 cup water, 1/4 teaspoon salt, divided, and more.

Yes, Date Pinwheel 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 Pinwheel Cookies

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