Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies II Recipe
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Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies II

By: Christy McCuiston  
"This recipe makes three rolls of dough, which can be frozen until ready to bake."

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Original Recipe Yield 5 dozen
 

Ingredients

  • 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 123 | Total Fat: 4.9g | Cholesterol: 19mg

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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 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. 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 jandtsmom 
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 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2008 by laynette Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
This really is easy, To make them easier to cut and slice, cut the ends straight before... 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
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 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 13, 2008 by Thisni Caza Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)
These tasted good, but mine didn't look anything like the picture! Obviously, I need practice... MORE

 
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