spider spirals

3 Pinches
Louisville, KY
Updated on Oct 26, 2017

This are a super simple cookie that is really good for the holidays

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 2 cups brown sugar, packed
  • 3 - eggs, beaten
  • 4 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • DATE FILLING
  • 1 pound dates, chopped
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

How To Make spider spirals

  • Step 1
    Blend together butter and brown sugar.
  • Step 2
    Add remaining ingredients; mix well
  • Step 3
    Cover and chill dough for 1 hour; divide into 4 parts. Roll out each part 1/2" thick on a floured surface .
  • Step 4
    Spread with Date Filling; roll up jelly-roll fashioned. Chill again.
  • Step 5
    Slice 1/4" thick, place on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 400* for 12 minutes.
  • Step 6
    Date Filling: In a saucepan over medium low heat, combine dates, water, and sugar. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add walnuts; cool.

Discover More

Category: Cookies
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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