Date Pinwheels

winkki's Note:

A family recipe as far as I know, and my father's very favorite cookie by far. They freeze well and actually keep quite a long time in an airtight container at room temp - if they don't all disappear first. ;o) A bit of work, but differently delicious and makes a LOT! Prep time does not include chilling dough.

• Total Time: 40 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Yield: 20 dozen

• 2 cups chopped dates
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup chopped nuts
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 3 eggs, well-beaten
• 4 cups flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

1. For Filling: Cook together dates, sugar, water for 10 min or until thick.
2. When cool, add nuts.
3. For Dough: Cream shortening and brown sugar.
4. Add eggs; mix well.
5. Sift dry ingredients together& combine with egg mixture; mix well.
6. Divide dough into 4 parts; roll each 1/4" thick.
7. Spread each with 1/4 of filling, roll up like a jelly roll.
8. Cover the four'logs' and chill several hours.
9. Slice 1/4" thick for each pinwheel.
10. Bake 8-10 min.
11. at 375.

Reviews

[Manda]

Hey Winkki! My Grandma used to make these cookies EVERY Christmas! She hasn't been baking much recently due to her health, and I totally forgot about these cookies! In my cookbook it goes!!! I can't wait to make these this year and surprise her! Thanks so much for posting! HIGHLY recommended ~Manda

[CTRmom]

Love these delicious cookies! I usually make half of this recipe, using only one egg, the full amount of salt, and no baking powder. I add 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Both the dough and the cookies freeze well.

[School Chef]

These are an all time favorite in my family. I could not find my mother's recipe to maqke them this holiday, so I searched and found this one. Thanks for posting.