CARAMEL DATE PINWHEELS

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When I want to make a cookie with fruit in it, this recipe is my first choice. It turns out well each time and has earned plenty of praise, including ribbons at our state fair.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 7-8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped red candied cherries

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until easy to handle. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the dates, water and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in walnuts and cherries. Cool completely. , Divide dough in half; roll one portion between two sheets of waxed paper into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread with half of the filling. Roll up into a tight jelly roll, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices with a sharp knife; place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 27mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Alizaib Ansari
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These look really complicated to make.


Robyn Hare
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I'm not sure about the combination of caramel and dates, but I'm willing to give it a try.


miksen limbu
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These sound delicious! I can't wait to try them.


SAGOR SB
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I love the way these look! They're so festive.


Bawan Halabja
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These are a great make-ahead snack. I made them the night before and they were perfect for my party the next day.


C Hale (Blue Dragon)
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I had some trouble getting the pinwheels to roll up, but they still tasted great.


Sumitra Shrestha
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.


We_All_Are_Warrior-Women
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I've made these pinwheels several times now, and they're always a hit. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Lesley Ntuli
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These are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ada Eraste
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I'm not a huge fan of dates, but these pinwheels were still really good. The caramel sauce is amazing.


britt philo
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These were delicious! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes.


Danilo Asare
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I love the combination of sweet and salty in these pinwheels. The dates add a nice chewy texture too.


Azeem Askani
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These caramel date pinwheels were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they look really impressive.