Date and Nut Pinwheel Cookies

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Cream butter and brown sugar in a mixing bowl until smooth, about 2 minutes. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until fully incorporated. Stir in vanilla. Whisk cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and flour together in a separate bowl until evenly blended. Gradually stir flour mixture into the egg mixture until dough forms.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Divide dough into three equal portions. Place each on a square of waxed paper, wrap, and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Meanwhile, make the filling: Combine dates, pecans, water, and white sugar in a saucepan over low heat. Cook and stir until thick and paste-like, about 5 minutes. Let cool slightly.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Roll one portion of dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread one-third of the filling evenly over dough. Roll up to form a log. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease 2 baking sheets.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Cut logs into 1/4-inch slices using a sharp serrated knife. Arrange slices on prepared baking sheets, spacing 1 inch apart.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Bake in preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool cookies on racks until firm.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (60 servings total)