DATE NUT PINWHEELS (COOKIES)

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This is a recipe from my MIL, which I had the pleasure of trying for the first time this year. She uses black walnuts, but I look forward to making these with walnuts or pecans, since black walnuts aren't available here.

Provided by NavyWifenMom

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 24-36 cookies, 24-36 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dates, chopped
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup walnuts
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla
4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • In saucepan, combine first four ingredients and cook to thicken, adding additional 1/4 cup water if needed, then cool.
  • In separate bowl, combine butter, white sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. Add flour, salt and soda and mix thoroughly.
  • Divide dough into two and roll out.
  • Divide date mixture into two even portions and spread evenly on rolled dough.
  • Roll each section, jelly roll style, wrap in wax paper and refrigerate overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees.
  • remove rolls from fridge and remove wax paper.
  • Slice with thread or sharp knife into 1/4 inch slices.
  • bake 5-8 minutes or until brown on edges.
  • Cool on rack and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 321.6, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 46.8, Sodium 168.7, Carbohydrate 52.3, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 33.6, Protein 4.2

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