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.

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