DATE PINWHEELS

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I have made this recipe for years. Seems I only make it around the Christmas holiday. Delicious any time of the year.

Provided by Jean Fisher

Categories     Cookies

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 14

4 c flour
2 c light brown sugar, packed
1 c butter
2 large eggs
2 Tbsp milk
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp baking powder
2 tsp vanilla extract
DATE WALNUT FILLING
1 pkg 10 ounce pitted dates, finely chopped
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c orange juice
1 tsp orange peel
1/2 c walnuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • 1. In large bowl, mix at low speed, the brown sugar, butter and eggs. Gradually add the flour, milk, baking soda, baking power, and vanilla. Mix on medium speed about 3 minutes.
  • 2. Wrap dough in waxed paper. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours until firm.
  • 3. Meanwhile make the Date - Walnut filling. In medium saucepan over medium heat, heat to boiling the package of finely chopped dates, sugar, orange juice and orange peel. Stir occasionally. Reduce heat to low and simmer 5 minutes or until mixture is thick and liquid is absorbed.
  • 4. Stir in 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts. Let filling cool.
  • 5. On a work surface slightly moistened, place a sheet of wax paper. Lightly flour wax paper. Place 1/4 of dough on wax paper, keeping rest refrigerated. With lightly floured rolling pin, roll dough into a rectangle.
  • 6. Evenly spread on a scant 1/2 cup filling. and roll lengthwise, jelly roll fashion.
  • 7. Wrap each log in waxed paper. Refrigerate several hours until firm.
  • 8. Preheat oven to 350ยบ. Cut rolled dough into 1/4 inch slices. Cuts easiest with a piece of clean fishing line. Bake 10 minutes or until golden brown. on well greased cookie sheet
  • 9. Makes many cookies for a big crowd to enjoy!

Wassi Butt
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These date pinwheels are a delicious and healthy snack. They are also very easy to make.


Edikem Umoh
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I have made these date pinwheels several times and they always turn out perfectly. They are a great addition to any party or potluck.


Mian Hassan
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These date pinwheels are the perfect grab-and-go snack. They are also a great way to satisfy your sweet tooth without overindulging.


Muhammad Basheer Okz
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I love that these date pinwheels can be made with different fillings. I have tried them with chocolate chips, nuts, and even dried fruit. They are always delicious.


Sbusiso Shezi
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These date pinwheels are a great way to get your kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. They are also a fun and healthy snack for adults.


elizabeth twumasi
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I have been making these date pinwheels for years and they are always a favorite. They are the perfect balance of sweet and savory and they are always a hit at parties.


PAB
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These date pinwheels are so easy to make and they are always a crowd-pleaser. I love that they can be made ahead of time and they are also freezer-friendly.


Mohammad Shahed
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I made these date pinwheels for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. I will definitely be making them again.


Frances Brady
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These date pinwheels are a great way to use up leftover dates. They are also a fun and easy snack to make with kids.


Nita Corpuz
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I followed the recipe exactly and the date pinwheels turned out perfectly. They were golden brown and crispy on the outside, and soft and chewy on the inside. The dates added a nice sweetness and the nuts added a nice crunch.


Khokhar Sarkar
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These date pinwheels are the perfect snack or dessert. They are sweet, chewy, and satisfying. I highly recommend them.


Leanne Giddings
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I was skeptical about these date pinwheels at first, but I was pleasantly surprised. They were so flavorful and addictive. I ate the whole batch in one sitting!


kirabo
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These date pinwheels are so delicious and easy to make. I love that they are made with healthy ingredients like dates and nuts.


Lombe Alex
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I made these date pinwheels for my family and they were a big success. The kids loved them and even my picky husband ate them all up. I will definitely be making these again.


Quisella Perez
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These date pinwheels were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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