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How to Make Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies I - A Step-by-Step Guide

These delicious and festive Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies are a delightful treat that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you're baking for a special holiday, a cozy family gathering, or simply looking to satisfy your sweet tooth, these cookies are sure to be a hit. With a soft, chewy texture and a rich, nutty flavor, these cookies are a great addition to any cookie platter.

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Ingredients

  • 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

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 4 dozen

  • 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

    231 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 173mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 39mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 116mg

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