CHEWY DATE PINWHEELS

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These take a while to make but worth the making, i have been making these for years and all the family and friends love them.

Provided by Janice Curtis

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 c butter, softened
2 c brown sugar
1/2 c sugar
3 eggs
4 1/2 c flour
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cinnamon
FILLING
1 1/2 c chopped dates
1 c sugar
1 c water
1/2 c chopped pecans

Steps:

  • 1. In a large saucepan, combine the dates, sugar and water. Cook and stir over medium heat for 7-9 minutes or until thickened. Stir in nuts; set aside to cool. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into a 1/4-in. thick rectangle. Spread with half of filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  • 2. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2-in. slices.
  • 3. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

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