**Indulge in the Sweet and Nutty Goodness of Date Nut Pinwheels: A Culinary Journey of Delight**
Embark on a tantalizing culinary adventure with our delectable Date Nut Pinwheels. These bite-sized pastries are a symphony of flavors and textures, featuring a flaky, buttery crust that shatters at the first bite, revealing a tender, chewy filling of sweet dates and crunchy walnuts. Each pinwheel is meticulously crafted to deliver a perfect balance of sweetness and nuttiness, making them an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply craving a delightful snack, our Date Nut Pinwheels are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you yearning for more.
**Explore a Trio of Tempting Date Nut Pinwheel Recipes:**
1. **Classic Date Nut Pinwheels:** Experience the timeless appeal of traditional Date Nut Pinwheels, featuring a simple yet irresistible combination of dates, walnuts, and a touch of cinnamon. These classic pinwheels are a true testament to the enduring charm of this beloved treat.
2. **Chocolate Date Nut Pinwheels:** Elevate your taste buds with our Chocolate Date Nut Pinwheels, a decadent twist on the classic recipe. Rich, dark chocolate is swirled into the filling, creating a symphony of flavors that will transport you to dessert heaven.
3. **Pistachio Date Nut Pinwheels:** Discover a unique and flavorful variation with our Pistachio Date Nut Pinwheels. The addition of vibrant green pistachios adds a delightful crunch and a subtle nutty flavor that complements the sweetness of the dates wonderfully.
With our easy-to-follow recipes and step-by-step instructions, you'll be able to create these delectable Date Nut Pinwheels in the comfort of your own kitchen. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and prepare to embark on a culinary journey that will leave you and your loved ones utterly smitten.
DATE NUT PINWHEEL COOKIES I
Rolled cookies with a date-filled center.
Provided by Jo-Anne
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Date
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 16
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 (PINWHEEL) COOKIES
Steps:
- Filling: Combine, mix, and cook ingredients listed for filling over medium heat in pot until sugar melts and mixture achieves consistency of a paste. Let it cool. (Put it in an airtight container in refrigerator until the dough is ready to receive this filling spread on top. Take it out in time to let it warm up and become more spreadable. You may want to heat it briefly in a microwave if it is too cold, but don't let it reach much more than room temperature. No microwave in my childhood, so this is a new possibility.) For Dough: Cream butter and all sugar (white and brown). Add beaten eggs to creamed mixture. Mix all dry ingredients thoroughly, and gradually mix into combination of butter, sugar, and eggs. Divide dough into 4 or 5 sections, wrap in plastic or place in sealed containers, and chill well (in refrigerator, typically overnight per my dear old mom's activities in my childhood). Roll out each dough segment into an oblong length, perhaps 1/8 inch thick (or so), as I recall. (My mother used plastic wrap with flour dusted on it to receive the dough and to roll it out.) Preparing the Cookies Using Rolled Dough and Filling and Baking: Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Spread filling on top of length of rolled, flat dough (some five inches by 24 to 30 inches, as I recall). This rolled dough length should be ROUGHLY five inches wide and much longer. When the filling is on top of the dough, roll the dough into a spiral of dough and filling. The roughly five inch wide direction is the direction of the roll, and the result should be a long tube of rolled dough. Cut these into 1/2 inch wide lengths (which should look like spirals of dough and filling), and place on a greased cookie sheet. Bake the cookies in preheated 375 degree F oven for ten or fifteen minutes. (Check them at ten, and adjust the time for what works with your pans and oven.)
DATE NUT PINWHEEL COOKIES
This recipe came out of my old McCall's Cookbook. It is out of print, unfortunately, because it rivalled even the old standby Betty Crocker as the best all-round. When my girls got married, each one got a McCall's Cookbook (which I had to buy from a used book store). Tradition lives in the Reynolds family! These cookies are really tasty, and I think you will love them.
Provided by Chris Reynolds
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 5 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and spices. Set aside.
- Cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla, and blend thoroughly.
- Add flour mixture, blending to make a soft dough. Refrigerate dough about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, make filling. In a small saucepan, add dates, sugar, and water. Cook until mixture thickens, about 5 minutes. Mix in peel and nuts. Cool.
- Divide cookie dough in half. Roll 1/2 into 8x10 rectangle. Spread 1/2 of filling over rolled dough. Beginning at long end, roll dough, jelly roll fashion, and wrap in plastic. Repeat with other half of dough. Refrigerate both rolls several hours or overnight.
- With a thin, sharp knife, slice cookies into 1/4" slices. Place on cookie pan lined with parchment paper. Bake at 375F for 8-10 minutes.
- ORANGE-FIG cookies: Make filling of 1-1/4 C figs, 1/4 C sugar, 3/4 C water. Cook approximately 10 minutes, then add 1 tbsp orange peel and 1/2 C finely chopped walnuts. Proceed as above using orange-fig filling instead of date filling.
DATE NUT PINWHEEL COOKIES II
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
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
Tips:
- Use soft and fresh dates: Soft dates are easier to work with and blend smoothly. If your dates are hard, soak them in warm water for 10-15 minutes to soften them.
- Don't over-process the date paste: Over-processing the date paste can make it too sticky and difficult to work with. Pulse the dates in a food processor or blender just until they are finely chopped and well combined.
- Chill the dough before rolling: Chilling the dough before rolling helps to firm it up and make it easier to work with. This will prevent the dough from sticking to your hands and tearing.
- Roll the dough out thinly: The thinner you roll the dough, the more pinwheels you will be able to make. Aim for a thickness of about 1/8 inch.
- Spread the filling evenly: When spreading the filling on the dough, be sure to spread it evenly so that each pinwheel has the same amount of filling.
- Roll the pinwheels tightly: Tightly rolling the pinwheels will help to keep the filling from leaking out. To ensure a tight roll, use both hands to roll the dough away from you.
- Chill the pinwheels before baking: Chilling the pinwheels before baking helps to set the filling and prevent the pinwheels from spreading too much in the oven.
- Bake the pinwheels until golden brown: The pinwheels are done baking when they are golden brown. This usually takes about 15-20 minutes.
Conclusion:
Date nut pinwheels are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple dough that is filled with a mixture of dates, nuts, and spices. The pinwheels are then baked until golden brown and served. These pinwheels are a great way to use up leftover dates and nuts, and they are also a fun and festive treat to make with kids. With their sweet and nutty flavor, date nut pinwheels are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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