Note: while many of us would make up the dough first it has been recommended to cook the dates first for this recipe. The dates will have a chance to cool down and the dough will not dry out and crumble. It will be easier to roll into a pinwheel log.
Dough:
1 C. brown sugar
1 C. white sugar
1 C. shortening
3 eggs, beaten
4 C. flour
1 tsp. soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. salt
Date Filling:
1 pound of dates, chopped
1 C. sugar
1/2 C. water
Mix dough and on a lightly floured surface roll to 1/4 inch thickness.
You can divide the dough into 2 equal parts for smaller cookies.
In the top of a double boiler, bring date mixture to a boil.
Let cool.
Spread dates over the top of dough and spread evenly. I roll these out on wax paper, then I just roll the dough by pulling them over into a log by pulling the wax paper away... it's much easier this way. Roll like tightly like a jelly roll.
Wrap the rolls in wax paper and chill over night.
Cut into slices and bake at 375 degrees until light golden. Don't over bake, a nice light golden brown will produce a chewy cookie.
I think there should be a rule: if you post food, you have to make it and send it to anyone who comments. LOL These look amazing!
ReplyDeleteI have never tried or made large date pinwheel cookies before! They look amazing! Will definitely be printing out your recipe! Thanks so much for sharing your recipe! :)
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