Date Pinwheels

12 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. dates, pitted and chopped very fine
  • 1 c. nutmeats, chopped very fine
  • 1/2 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. water
  • 1 c. shortening
  • 2 c. brown sugar, packed firmly
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • about 4 c. flour

Directions

  1. 1
    Cook dates, sugar and water all together until thick. Add nuts and cool. Set aside.
  2. 2
    Mix the shortening, brown sugar, vanilla, eggs, soda, baking powder, salt and flour.
  3. 3
    Mix well and roll out to about 1/2-inch thick. Spread on filling and roll up like a jelly roll. Chill for at least 4 hours. Freezing is also okay. Slice and bake on a floured cookie sheet for about 8 minutes at 350°.
  4. 4
    Makes about 8 dozen.

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