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Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies II

SUBMITTED BY: Christy McCuiston PHOTO BY: MELANIE17R

"This recipe makes three rolls of dough, which can be frozen until ready to bake."
Original recipe yield 5 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
  • 2 cups packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces dates, pitted and chopped
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup white sugar

DIRECTIONS

  1. Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Sift the cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and flour together in a second mixing bowl. Slowly stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture until evenly blended.
  2. Divide the dough evenly into three portions and place each on a square of waxed paper. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  3. Meanwhile, make the filling by combine the dates, pecans, water and white sugar in a saucepan set over low heat. Cook and stir until the filling has a paste-like consistency. Cool slightly.
  4. Working with one portion at a time, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to make a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread 1/3 of the filling evenly over the dough; roll up to make a log. Repeat the process with the remaining dough. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.
  6. Using a sharp, serrated knife, cut the rolls into 1/4 inch slices. Place the slices on prepared baking sheets.
  7. Bake in preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on racks.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2005 by trina1999
These cookies are SO good! My grandmother used to make them when I was growing up, and now it... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2003 by knitter33
I really love these cookies. They have been my favorite Christmas cookies for many years. My... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 2, 2003 by JOHNJRSMOM
These have a nice flavor, but what a pain in the butt to work with! This dough is VERY sticky.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2008 by CHEFJOYLN
I have made these for years. After you roll them up, wrap them in waxed paper and freeze them... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by Thisni Caza
These tasted good, but mine didn't look anything like the picture! Obviously, I need practice... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by SLIVNILLI
These were delicious in flavor, but the dough was a little tough to work with. I made the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 30, 2007 by SDCOOK703
The dough was a little sweeter than I anticipated but an excellent cookie. They take time to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 30, 2007 by MELANIE17R
Don't roll out each dough section more than 10x14, or you will run out of filling. By the... MORE


 
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