chewy date pinwheels

Yucaipa, CA
Updated on Dec 6, 2011

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.

prep time 25 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Bake
yield about 4 dozen.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 3 - eggs
  • 4 1/2 cups flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • FILLING
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped dates
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

How To Make chewy date pinwheels

  • Step 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.
  • Step 2
    Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2-in. slices.
  • Step 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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Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Nuts

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