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Chewy Date Pinwheels

Whenever we'd come to see her, my grandma always had cookies for us children. Now, when I make these pinwheels for my own family, I think of her. I've taken Chewy Date Pinwheels to church potlucks and reunions, too, and the response has always been the same—Mmmmm—I need another!" My husband and I have five children, ranging in age from 8 years to 8 months. We have a strawberry p

24 ServingsPrep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min./batch

Ingredients

FILLING:
1-1/2 cups chopped dates
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/2 cup chopped pecans
COOKIE DOUGH:
1 cup butter, softened
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
3 eggs
4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

In a large saucepan, combine the dates, sugar and water. Cook and
stir over medium heat for 7-9 minutes or until thickened. Stir in
nuts; set aside to cool.
In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add
eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the
flour, soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually add to creamed mixture and
mix well. Divide dough in half.
On a floured surface, roll out one portion of dough into a 1/4-in.

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Chewy Date Pinwheels (continued)

Directions (continued)

thick rectangle. Spread with half of filling. Roll up jelly-roll
style, starting with a long side. Repeat with remaining dough and
filling. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate overnight.
Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased
baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 12-14 minutes. Remove to wire
racks to cool. Yield: about 4 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 327 calories, 10 g fat (5 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 244 mg sodium, 57 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.