Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies II

Recipe View 5 mins In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the vanilla extract. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 1 mins In a separate bowl, whisk together the cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and flour. (1 minute)

Recipe View 3 mins Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing on low speed until just combined. Be careful not to overmix. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Divide the dough into three equal portions. Place each portion on a sheet of parchment paper, shape into a log, wrap tightly, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins While the dough chills, prepare the filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the chopped dates, pecans, water, and granulated sugar. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the dates soften and the mixture thickens into a paste-like consistency. Remove from heat and let cool slightly. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of chilled dough into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Spread one-third of the date filling evenly over the dough rectangle. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 10 mins Starting from one long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Repeat with the remaining dough portions and filling. (10 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Wrap the logs in parchment paper and refrigerate for another hour to firm up before slicing. (1 hour)

Recipe View 5 mins Using a sharp, serrated knife, slice each log into 1/4-inch thick rounds. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheets, leaving a little space between each cookie. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 15 mins Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown and the cookies are set. (15 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely. (2 minutes)