DATE PINWHEELS

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This is a great recipe for a delicious cookie to serve at the end of any meal. The dates have such a wonderful flavor.-Ms. Lee B. Roberts, Racine, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield about 16 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
FILLING:
2-1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide into four portions. Refrigerate until chilled., In a large saucepan, bring the dates, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in pecans., On a baking sheet, roll out each portion of dough between two sheets of waxed paper into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Remove waxed paper; spread with date mixture. Tightly roll up each portion jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 43 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 18mg sodium, Carbohydrate 7g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 0 protein.

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