Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies! These sweet treats are a perfect balance of chewy dates, crunchy walnuts, and rich chocolate. Ideal for any occasion, these cookies will satisfy your sweet tooth and leave you wanting more. Make them today and elevate your baking game!
Equipment
- Frying Pan
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
- Baking Sheet
Ingredients
- 1½ cups dates (pitted and chopped)
- ½ cups sugar
- ¼ cups melted chocolate
- ¾ cups water
- 1 cups walnuts (or pecans, chopped)
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (plus additional for work surface)
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ cups brown sugar (packed)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cups butter (unsalted)
- 2 eggs
Instructions
- In a saucepan over medium heat, add the chopped dates, ½ cup of sugar, water and melted chocolate and stir constantly until mixture is thick and bubbly. Remove from heat and stir in chopped walnuts or pecans.
- In a mixer add butter, brown sugar and mix until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until thoroughly mixed.
- Add flour, baking soda and salt and mix well. Refrigerate for about an hour.
- After an hour roll the dough on a floured surface. Spread the date mixture evenly over the dough. Roll the dough jelly-roll style and trim the edges off. Brush off any excess flour. Refrigerate the roll for another half hour.
- With a serrated knife cut into ¼ inch rolls and place on a greased baking sheet and bake at 350℉ for 12 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
- Tip 1: For a richer flavor, consider toasting the nuts before adding to the filling.
- Tip 2: Use high-quality dates for a pronounced and sweet flavor.
- Tip 3: If the dough is too sticky, add a little more flour during the rolling process.
- Tip 4: Rotate the baking sheet halfway through baking for even browning.
- Tip 5: The dough can be made a day in advance and refrigerated.