Date Pinwheels

Name: Date Pinwheels
Ingredients: 1 cup butter, softened; 2 cups packed brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 2-1/2 cups chopped dates; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup water; 1 cup finely chopped pecans

11 ingredients

7 steps

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2-1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide into four portions. Refrigerate until chilled.
2

In a large saucepan, bring the dates, sugar and water to a boil. Reduce heat to medium; cook until mixture is thickened, about 15 minutes. Cool completely. Stir in pecans.
3

On a
4

, roll out each portion of dough between two sheets of waxed paper into a 12x9-in. rectangle. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
5

Remove waxed paper; spread with date mixture. Tightly roll up each portion jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
6

Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased
7

. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Store in an airtight container at room temperature, or freeze for up to 3 months.