Pinwheel Cookies III

Pinwheel cookies are filled with a date-nut fillings to create a delicious treat.

• Calories: 319 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 eggs
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup water
• 2 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Blend together shortening, 1 cup white sugar, and brown sugar. Add eggs, vanilla, flour, salt, and soda. Mix well, and set dough aside.

Step 2

To Make Filling: In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar, water and nuts. Cook over medium heat until thick. Cool filling. If necessary, add water until mixture can be spread easily on the dough.

Step 3

Divide dough into 4 parts. Roll out each piece on a floured surface to 1/2 inch thick. Spread with cooled, not cold filling. Roll up jelly-roll style. Close ends and place rolls on cookie sheets. Refrigerate until cold.

Step 4

Slice chilled rolls, and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 10 minutes.