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Pinwheels: Date Nut Swirls

Source of Recipe

Alden Stum


List of Ingredients

Filling:
2 cups dates, chopped
1 cup water
1 cup sugar
1 cup nuts, chopped
2 teaspoons lemon juice

Dough:
1 cup butter or margarine
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon lemon extract
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda




Recipe

In a saucepan, combine filling ingredients. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture becomes thick, about 15 - 20 minutes. Chill.

For the dough, cream the butter and sugars in a mixing bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add extract. Combine flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Chill for at least 1 hour.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out half of the dough to a 12" x 9" rectangle, about 1/4" thick. Spread with half of filling. Roll up, starting with the long end. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling. Wrap with plastic wrap; chill overnight.

Cut rolls into 1/4" slices. Place 2" apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375ºF for 8 - 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.