Pinwheel Cookies Recipe

Name: Pinwheel Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks); 1 ½ cups light brown sugar; 1 large egg; 1 egg yolk; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 cups flour; 1 cup old fashioned oats; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 2 cups pitted dates, chopped or 1 cup dried figs or 1 cup cranberries; 1 cup water; ½ cup sugar

Servings: persons

1 cup butter, softened (2 sticks)
1 ½ cups light brown sugar
1 large egg
1 egg yolk
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups flour
1 cup old fashioned oats
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 cups pitted dates, chopped or 1 cup dried figs or 1 cup cranberries
1 cup water
½ cup sugar

1
Dough: In a mixer, beat butter and sugar for one minute, then add in egg, egg yolk, and vanilla.
2
Mix until smooth.
3
Add dry ingredients.
4
Divide dough into two balls.
5
Place one ball on waxed paper and press into a flat square.
6
Place waxed paper on top and roll from the center out to form a rectangle.
7
Repeat with second piece of dough.
8
Chill dough for 30 minutes.
9
Fruit Filling: In a medium saucepan, bring water, sugar, and dates to a boil.
10
Reduce heat and simmer for 15-20 minutes.
11
Stir until thick and smooth.
12
Remove filling from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
13
Roll dough out to 1/4-inch thickness.
14
Remove top layer of waxed paper.
15
Spread half the fruit filling in an even coat over the dough 1/2-inch from the edges.
16
Roll into a tight, long roll.
17
Wrap dough in waxed paper and refrigerate for one hour.
18
Repeat with second roll of dough.
19
Preheat oven to 350.
20
Grease a cookie sheet with butter.
21
Slice into 1/2-inch rounds and place on cookie sheet about 1-inch apart.
22
Bake for 10-12 minutes.
23
Let the cookies cool; store in an airtight container.

1312

kcal

Calories

Fat

192

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 cup butter, softened (2 sticks), 1 ½ cups light brown sugar, 1 large egg, 1 egg yolk, and more.

Yes, 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.

Pinwheel Cookies

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