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spider spirals

Recipe by
Samantha Bideau
Louisville, KY

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

yield 2 dozen
method Bake

Ingredients For spider spirals

  • 1 c
    butter, softened
  • 2 c
    brown sugar, packed
  • 3
    eggs, beaten
  • 4 c
    all purpose flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/8 tsp
    salt
  • DATE FILLING
  • 1 lb
    dates, chopped
  • 1/2 c
    water
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    walnuts chopped

How To Make spider spirals

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

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