Caramel Date Pinwheels

Name: Caramel Date Pinwheels
Ingredients: 2/3 cup butter, softened; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates; 1/2 cup water; 1/3 cup sugar; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts; 2 tablespoons chopped red candied cherries

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped red candied cherries

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until easy to handle.
2

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the dates, water and sugar. Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in walnuts and cherries. Cool completely.
3

Divide dough in half; roll one portion between two sheets of waxed paper into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread with half of the filling. Roll up into a tight jelly roll, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
4

Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices with a sharp knife; place 1 in. apart on greased
5

. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.