Date Pinwheels

Directions

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   For the dough:
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   Cream together the sugar, butter and vanilla. Add eggs and mix to combine.
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   Sift dry ingredients into a bowl and then add it to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Chill dough. Prepare filling.
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   For the filling:
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   In a saucepan, heat all of the ingredients over medium, stirring frequently until thickened and smooth.
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   To make cookies: Take half the chilled dough, roll into a 1/4 inch thick rectangle on a floured surface. Spread half the date filling on dough in an even layer. Roll up dough (jelly roll style). Place the roll on a piece of plastic wrap, roll up and chill. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
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   To bake, slice logs 1/2 inch thick. Bake the slices on a silicone mat or greased cookie sheet at 325 degrees F for 10 minutes.
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   Makes about 6 dozen cookies, though it will depend upon the size of your rolled logs. Store in airtight container. These freeze well.