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Caramel Date Pinwheels

When I want to make a cookie with fruit in it, this recipe is my first choice. It turns out well each time and has earned plenty of praise, including ribbons at our state fair.

84-96 ServingsPrep: 35 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch

Ingredients

2/3 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
1/2 cup water
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons chopped red candied cherries

Directions

In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt;
gradually add to the creamed mixture. Refrigerate for at least 2
hours or until easy to handle.
Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the dates, water and sugar.
Cook and stir over medium heat until thickened, about 5 minutes.
Stir in walnuts and cherries. Cool completely.
Divide dough in half; roll one portion between two sheets of waxed
paper into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread with half of the

2 of 2

Caramel Date Pinwheels (continued)

Directions (continued)

filling. Roll up into a tight jelly roll, starting with a long side;
wrap in plastic wrap. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Cover
and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices with a sharp knife; place 1 in.
apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or
until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 7-8
dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 43 calories, 2 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 6 mg cholesterol, 27 mg sodium, 7 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.