Best 11 Best Date Nut Roll Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful Date Nut Roll, a timeless classic that combines the rich flavors of dates, nuts, and warm spices, all wrapped in a flaky pastry. This delectable treat has captivated taste buds for generations and remains a beloved favorite in many cultures. With its irresistible combination of sweet, nutty, and aromatic flavors, the Date Nut Roll is a perfect accompaniment to any occasion, whether it's a festive gathering, a cozy afternoon tea, or a simple dessert craving. In this comprehensive guide, you'll find a collection of carefully curated recipes, each offering a unique twist on this classic confection. From the traditional Date Nut Roll, brimming with plump dates and crunchy nuts, to creative variations that incorporate different fillings, glazes, and decorations, these recipes cater to every palate and skill level. Embark on a culinary journey as you explore the diverse world of Date Nut Rolls, discovering new flavor combinations and techniques to tantalize your taste buds.

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NUT ROLLS



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This is a combination of two or three old recipes.

Provided by Karren L. Kukral

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Cut-Out Cookie Recipes

Yield 35

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup white sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter
3 eggs
½ pint sour cream
1 ounce active dry yeast
½ cup warm milk
1 teaspoon white sugar
7 cups all-purpose flour
2 ½ pounds ground walnuts
1 ¼ cups melted butter
2 cups white sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 egg whites

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix together 1 cup white sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1 cup melted butter, and 3 eggs. Mix and add 1/2 pint sour cream. Mix together yeast with warm milk and 1 teaspoon sugar. Add to mixture. Add flour. Mix and knead. Divide dough into 7 equal parts.
  • To Make Filling: Melt 1 cup plus 3 tablespoons butter. Add 2 cups sugar and stir to dissolve. Add to ground walnuts and mix until coated. Add ground cinnamon and vanilla extract to taste, if desired. Divide filling into 7 equal amounts.
  • Roll each dough ball into rectangle. Spread slightly beaten egg white on top of dough. Spread equal amounts of filling on top of each rectangle. Roll in edges and spread edges with egg whites to seal. Then roll length wise. Brush tops with egg whites.
  • Bake in a 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) preheated oven for 30 minutes or until lightly brown. Cool. These freeze well.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500.2 calories, Carbohydrate 41.7 g, Cholesterol 50.5 mg, Fat 35.1 g, Fiber 3.1 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 116.3 mg, Sugar 18.4 g

DATE NUT BREAD



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h15m

Yield 1 loaf

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup pitted chopped dates
1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons vegetable shortening
3/4 cup boiling water
2 eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350.
  • Grease an 8 1/2 x 4 1/2 x 3 inch loaf pan.
  • Put the dates, walnuts, baking soda, salt and shortening in a bowl. Pour the boiling water over and stir. Let the mixture stand for 15 minutes.
  • Using a fork, beat the eggs and sugar together in a bowl. Add the flours and stir; the batter will be too stiff to mix well. Add the date mixture and mix briskly until the batter is well blended. Spoon into the loaf pan and bake 40 to 50 minutes. Check the loaf often; it is done when a few moist crumbs cling to a straw inserted in the middle of the loaf. The bread will continue to bake after it is removed from the oven. Do not overbake, or the loaf will be dry.
  • When the loaf is done, slide a knife around the edges of the pan and turn the loaf onto a rack to cool completely. This bread freezes well.

DATE-NUT PINWHEELS



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Pinwheel cookies with dates and walnuts are a family treasure. There are a few steps when prepping, so I sometimes freeze the dough and bake the cookies later. —Frieda Whiteley, Lisbon, Connecticut

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 9 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, room temperature
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
FILLING:
2 packages (8 ounces each) pitted dates
1 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough into 3 portions; shape each into a disk. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., For filling, place dates, water and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until dates are tender and liquid is almost evaporated. Stir in walnuts; cool completely., Roll each dough portion between 2 sheets of waxed paper into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove waxed paper. Spread a third of the filling over each rectangle. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Wrap securely. Refrigerate until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/3-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

HUNGARIAN NUT ROLLS



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It isn't officially the holidays until I've made this treasured nut roll recipe from my husband's grandmother. The apple-walnut filling is moist, subtly sweet and flavorful. -Donna Bardocz, Howell, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 loaves (12 slices each).

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 packages (1/4 ounce each) active dry yeast
1/2 cup warm 2% milk (110° to 115°)
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup sour cream
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
6 to 6-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1-1/4 cups sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4-1/2 cups ground walnuts
1 large apple, peeled and grated
ICING:
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 to 3 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk. Add the sugar, salt, butter, sour cream, eggs and 3 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for until smooth, 3 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky). , Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, butter, egg and cinnamon. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spoon. Remove from the heat; gently stir in walnuts and apple. Cool completely., Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide into 4 portions. Roll each into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Spread filling to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Place seam side down on greased baking sheets. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes., Bake at 350° for 30-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool. Combine icing ingredients; drizzle over loaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222 calories, Fat 12g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 36mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DATE NUT PINWHEEL COOKIES II



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This recipe makes three rolls of dough, which can be frozen until ready to bake.

Provided by Christy McCuiston

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 60

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter (at room temperature)
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
8 ounces dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup water
½ cup white sugar

Steps:

  • 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.
  • Divide the dough evenly into three portions and place each on a square of waxed paper. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.
  • Using a sharp, serrated knife, cut the rolls into 1/4 inch slices. Place the slices on prepared baking sheets.
  • Bake in preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 122.5 calories, Carbohydrate 19.1 g, Cholesterol 17.4 mg, Fat 4.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 47.8 mg, Sugar 11.3 g

DATE NUT LOG



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My mother served this dessert one year after a big holiday meal. We all thought it was delicious. Since then I've made it for various clubs that meet with dessert on their minds! -Carla Hodenfield, Ray, North Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 10m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

2-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs, divided
24 large marshmallows, snipped
8 ounces dates, chopped
2 cups chopped walnuts
1-1/4 cups heavy whipping cream
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine 2 cups of graham cracker crumbs, marshmallows, dates and walnuts. Stir in cream; mix thoroughly. Shape into a 14x3-in. log. Roll in remaining crumbs. , Wrap tightly in plastic wrap or foil. Refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight. Slice; garnish with whipped cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384 calories, Fat 23g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 123mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

DATE NUT ROLL



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Another recipe that my wonderful mom made every year for the holidays. I remember a long object rolled up in a kitchen towel, hanging from the clothes line, and this year I found out it was the date nut roll, hung out to dry. I guess it's part of the process. So this year mom came for Thanksgiving and I documented the recipe, of course adjusting for those without a closeline.

Provided by Fancy Nance

Categories     Candy

Time 40m

Yield 1 log, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 cups sugar
1 cup milk
1 lb dates, roughly chopped
1 cup walnuts, chopped
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/4 cup margarine

Steps:

  • Mix the sugar and vanilla in a medium saucepan on medium heat.
  • Boil gently until mixture reaches 240 degrees.
  • Take off the heat, and add rest of ingredients, stir well.
  • The mixture will thicken as it cools.
  • Pour onto dampened cloth or waxed paper forming a log.
  • Allow to cool or refrigerate.
  • If desired, coat with chopped nuts or powdered sugar and slice.

MY GRANDMOTHER'S DATE NUT ROLL



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Hope you'll join my Just a Pinch group: Family Food Traditions--Sharing JOY on the Journey! My grandmother made this every Christmas, and occasionally, for other occasions, when we begged! It was my favorite!

Provided by Jamie Wyatt

Categories     Candies

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 c sugar
1 c milk
1-8 oz pkg dates
1 Tbsp butter
4 c choped pecans
1 pinch baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Chop dates. (Do not buy or use dates that are already chopped.)
  • 2. Combine sugar, milk, and dates in a large saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture reaches soft ball 234 degrees.
  • 3. Remove from heat. Stir in butter and nuts. Stir until candy starts to thicken. Divide candy in half, by shaping it into logs on two damp tea towels. roll and shape into 10"X2" logs. Let cool. Slice to serve.

DATE AND NUT BARS



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Just and old family favorite that is simple to make, but delicious to eat.

Provided by audge1

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Spice Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

⅓ cup boiling water
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over dates, and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10x10 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the dates, including any water; mix well. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda; stir into the date mixture. Then stir in the nuts.
  • Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared 10x10 inch pan, and bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. When cool, cut into bars, and roll each bar in confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 184.1 mg, Sugar 34.8 g

DATE PINWHEELS



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This is a great recipe for a delicious cookie to serve at the end of any meal. The dates have such a wonderful flavor.-Ms. Lee B. Roberts, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 16 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
FILLING:
2-1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide into four portions. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large saucepan, bring the dates, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in pecans., On a baking sheet, roll out each portion of dough between two sheets of waxed paper into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Remove waxed paper; spread with date mixture. Tightly roll up each portion jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

NUT ROLL



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This recipe has been handed down for 2 generations. It is great for thanksgiving, christmas and easter. This was my grandmothers recipe. You can also substitute nutfilling for prepared poppy seed filling, (SOLO)

Provided by Jim Tasker

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 nut rolls

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup canned milk
1/2 ounce yeast (2-1/4 packets of active dry yeast)
2 tablespoons sugar
3 egg yolks (reserve egg whites for filling)
1 egg
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb butter (softened)
6 cups flour
1/2 pint sour cream
3 tablespoons sugar
1 cup sugar
3 egg whites (stiffly beaten)
1 lb chopped walnuts
5 tablespoons canned milk
1 teaspoon vanilla (optional)

Steps:

  • Mix nut filling ingredients until smooth. Use enough canned milk in nut filling so that mixture can be spread over dough. 1 teasp. of vanilla or approx 1 capful.
  • Combine: 1/2 cup canned milk.
  • 2 tblsp sugar.
  • Mix and heat to 110- 115 degrees.
  • Add: (2) 1/4 packets of active dry yeast.
  • (Note: Heat milk to 110 to 115 degrees. No more than 115 degrees otherwise yeast will not activate).
  • When yeast mixture has doubled in size.
  • Add: 3 egg yolks (reserve egg whites for filling), 1 egg, 1 cup sour cream, 1 teaspoons salt, 1/2 lb butter softened and 3 tblsp. sugar.
  • Gradually blend in the 6 cups of flour to mixture one at a time.
  • Mix and cover for 30 minutes.
  • Separate dough into 4 parts.
  • Roll out 1/4" thick.
  • Spread filling over entire surface of dough, roll from smallest end.
  • Place on an ungreased cookie sheet and let rise for one (1) hour.
  • Poke fork holes on top, 1/2" apart.
  • Brush with beaten egg and water (mixed) and sprinkle with sugar.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.
  • I tried something a little different. I separated the dough into 10 sections and made 10 little loaves of nutroll. Then handed them out during the holidays. Made nice holiday gifts.

Tips:

  • Use fresh, soft dates for the best flavor and texture.
  • If your dates are dry, soak them in warm water for 10 minutes before using.
  • To make the rolling process easier, place the dough between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it out.
  • If the dough is too sticky, chill it for 30 minutes before rolling.
  • Be careful not to over-roll the dough, or it will become tough.
  • Bake the date nut roll until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the date nut roll cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

This classic date nut roll recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make treat that is perfect for any occasion. With its sweet, chewy filling and flaky crust, this roll is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this date nut roll a try.

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