Best 7 Date Filled Pinwheels Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable delight of date-filled pinwheels, a tantalizing pastry that combines the sweet, chewy texture of dates with the flaky, buttery layers of puff pastry. These irresistible treats are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a special breakfast, a delightful dessert, or an impressive appetizer. With just a few simple ingredients and a touch of culinary creativity, you can whip up these golden-brown pinwheels that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy.

The article presents two irresistible variations of date-filled pinwheels. The first recipe showcases the classic combination of dates, cinnamon, and sugar, rolled up in a flaky puff pastry and baked to perfection. The second recipe takes a delectable twist by incorporating a luscious cream cheese filling, adding a rich and tangy dimension to the sweet dates. Both recipes provide step-by-step instructions, ensuring that even novice bakers can achieve picture-perfect results.

The article also offers valuable tips and tricks to elevate your date-filled pinwheels to the next level. Discover the art of selecting the ripest dates for optimal flavor and texture. Learn how to achieve the perfect balance of spices to complement the sweetness of the dates without overpowering them. And uncover the secret to achieving that golden-brown crust that adds an irresistible crunch to each bite.

Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary journey, the date-filled pinwheels in this article will captivate your senses and leave you craving more. With their irresistible combination of flavors and textures, these pastries are sure to become a beloved addition to your recipe repertoire. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a delectable adventure with these delightful date-filled pinwheels.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

DATE NUT PINWHEEL COOKIES I



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Rolled cookies with a date-filled center.

Provided by Jo-Anne

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ cups pitted dates
¼ cup white sugar
1 pinch salt
1 ¼ cups water
1 teaspoon lemon zest
4 teaspoons lemon juice
⅔ cup finely chopped walnuts
3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ cup butter
½ cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Chop pitted dates in food chopper. Place dates into small saucepan and add 1/4 cup sugar, dash of salt, and 1 1/4 cups of water. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture is of a soft consistency. Remove from heat.
  • Add grated lemon rind, lemon juice, and chopped nuts. Mix well and chill.
  • Cream together 3/4 cup butter and gradually add 1/2 cup white sugar and 1cup lightly packed brown sugar. Beat well. Beat 2 eggs until thick and add to creamed mixture part at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla.
  • Measure into a sifter 3 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Sift together twice. Sift dry ingredients into creamed mixture about 1/4 at a time. Combine thoroughly after each addition. Chill until firm.
  • Divide dough into 3 parts. Roll out 1 part at a time into a rectangle. Spread with date filling. Roll up jelly roll fashion in waxed paper. Chill several hours.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • With sharp knife, slice 1/4 inch thick slices off of rolls and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake 10 - 13 minutes. Let cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 8.5 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 173 mg, Sugar 21.2 g

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.

DATE PINWHEEL COOKIES



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These vintage Date Pinwheel Cookies are a nostalgic choice for your holiday cookie trays.

Provided by Valerie Brunmeier

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h32m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon baking soda
½ cup butter (softened)
½ cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 egg
8 ounces fresh dates, chopped ((approximately 1 cup))
¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)
½ cup water
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt in a small mixing bowl and set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, cream the butter with remaining 1/2 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Mix on medium speed for a minute or two. Add the egg and vanilla and continue mixing until well incorporated.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and stir with a spoon until combined. Using clean hands, work the dough until it holds together in a ball. Wrap the ball of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
  • Meanwhile, place the chopped dates, 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 1/2 cup water in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring mixture to a boil then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. When the dates have cooked down and the mixture is paste like, mix in the chopped nuts and remove the pan from the heat. Set aside to cool.
  • Roll chilled dough out on a lightly floured piece of wax paper to a 12- x 8-inch rectangle. Spread the cooled date mixture on the dough to within about 1/2-inch of the edges. Starting at one of the long ends, begin to carefully roll the dough into a log. Wrap the rolled dough in the wax paper and refrigerate for at least an hour or overnight.
  • When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Slice roll into 1/4-inch slices. Place on lightly greased or parchment paper lined baking sheets and bake for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and allow to cool on baking sheets for a minute or two before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cookie, Calories 140 kcal, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 6 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 59 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 14 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.

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 PINWHEELS



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A family recipe as far as I know, and my father's very favorite cookie by far. They freeze well and actually keep quite a long time in an airtight container at room temp - if they don't all disappear first. ;o) A bit of work, but differently delicious and makes a LOT! Prep time does not include chilling dough.

Provided by winkki

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 20 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups chopped dates
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup shortening
2 cups brown sugar
3 eggs, well-beaten
4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • For Filling: Cook together dates, sugar, water for 10 min or until thick.
  • When cool, add nuts.
  • For Dough: Cream shortening and brown sugar.
  • Add eggs; mix well.
  • Sift dry ingredients together& combine with egg mixture; mix well.
  • Divide dough into 4 parts; roll each 1/4" thick.
  • Spread each with 1/4 of filling, roll up like a jelly roll.
  • Cover the four'logs' and chill several hours.
  • Slice 1/4" thick for each pinwheel.
  • Bake 8-10 min.
  • at 375.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 405.4, Fat 14.8, SaturatedFat 3.3, Cholesterol 31.7, Sodium 187.1, Carbohydrate 65.7, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 42.9, Protein 5.2

DATE NUT PINWHEELS



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Crisp brown sugar cookies spiraled with date filling. My MIL used to make these, now the tradition has fallen to me. The rolls freeze beautifully, and it's easy to cut just a few for a quick snack. Prep time includes chilling.

Provided by Shaye

Categories     Dessert

Time 51m

Yield 72 Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 (8 ounce) package pitted dates, finely snipped (1 1/3 cups)
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup water
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • For filling, in a small saucepan combine dates, sugar, and water and bring to boiling.
  • Cook an stir over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes or till thick.
  • Remove from the heat.
  • Stir in nuts and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  • Cool thoroughly.
  • Meanwhile, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  • In a large mixing bowl beat shortening for 30 seconds.
  • Add brown sugar and beat until fluffy.
  • Add egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and beat well.
  • Add flour mixture and beat until well mixed, stirring in last portion by hand.
  • Cover and chill about 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
  • On waxed paper roll dough into an 18x10 inch rectangle.
  • Spread filling to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Roll up jelly roll style, beginning at long side.
  • Pinch edge to seal.
  • Cut roll in half cross wise.
  • Wrap rolls and chill for several hours or overnight.
  • (Chill in a drinking glass to avoid flat side.) Cut in 1/4-inch slices.
  • Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a 350 oven for 10-12 minutes or until done.
  • Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, then remove and cool thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56, Fat 2, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 2.9, Sodium 25.5, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 5.9, Protein 0.7

Tips:

  • For a sweeter filling, use pitted dates and add a tablespoon of honey or maple syrup. For a savory filling, use chopped nuts, cheese, or olives.
  • To make the pinwheels easier to roll, chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before using.
  • If the dough is too sticky to work with, add a little more flour. If the dough is too dry, add a little more water.
  • Bake the pinwheels until they are golden brown, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve the pinwheels warm or at room temperature.

Conclusion:

Date-filled pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or appetizer. They are perfect for parties, potlucks, or lunch boxes. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make these tasty treats that everyone will love.

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