Date Pinwheel Cookies
Servings: 24
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Ingredients
- FRUIT FILLING:
- 1 1/2 cups dates - pitted and chopped
- 1 cup water

- COOKIE:
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 tablespoon baking soda
- 1/2 cup nuts of choice - finely chopped
- 1/2 cup butter - softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla 
 
These nutty, date filled treats are rolled into an attractive pinwheel pattern—a great holiday
cookie idea.
 
Directions
COOKIE:


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  • Sift flour, salt and baking soda in a medium bowl.
  • Add nuts.
  • In a large mixing bowl, cream the butter and sugar until light.
  • Add egg and vanilla, beat until smooth.
  • Beat in flour mixture.
  • Refrigerate dough until stiff, approximately 2 hours.
  • Divide dough in half, roll out on an 8x8 piece of waxed paper.
  • Spread half of the filling over dough, wrap in waxed paper. Repeat with the second half of
    dough and filling.
  • Refrigerate over night.
  • Cut dough into 1/8 inch slices and place on a lightly greased cooke sheet.
  • Bake at 375°
    for 12-15 minutes.

  • FILLING:

    • In a saucepan, combine the dates and water.
    • Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer 15
      minutes or until excess liquid has evaporated.
    • Cool slightly, cover and refrigerate until ready
      to use.


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