Date Pinwheel Cookies
Sweet chopped dates and crunchy walnuts rolled in cookie dough and sliced into pinwheels make a simple and tasty cookie. Make these ahead and freeze or serve warm out of the oven.
How to Make It
Step 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.
Step 2
Beat remaining 1/2 cup sugar, softened butter, and brown sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
Step 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.
Step 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.
Step 5
Roll up dough jellyroll fashion, beginning at 1 long side. Wrap in wax paper, and chill 1 hour.
Step 6
Cut roll into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place on lightly greased baking sheets.
Step 7
Bake, in batches, at 375° 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.
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grtrwomin's Review
Bottom line - cookies taste great! Several steps (read directions carefully first for clear understanding). Used food processor to chop dates. Added some sugar first to keep dates from sticking.
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DianaDB's Review
This was what I have been looking for!!! This took me back many years when I was a young girl and my great grandma made these!!! Thank you so much for the post!!! They are fabulous!!!!!! I cant wait to share them with my family
TTownGirl's Review
This wonderful recipe evokes memories of Christmas with my grandma. I've carried on the tradition; it wouldn't be Christmas without them! Definitely worth the little bit of extra time they take.
jenmax's Review
My mother made these for years before I did. Her recipe is almost the same, but no nuts. Really a delicious and slightly different cookie. For me it brings up memories of Christmas, along with date stuffed cookies. Yum.
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