Pinwheel Cookies with Dates

Steps

• 1

  Combine dates, sugar, nuts, and water. Some methods have the nuts added after, my family usually just throws in the nuts at the beginning. I’ve done it both ways, tastes the same.
• 2

  Bring to a boil, reduce heat and cook slowly until thickened, stirring frequently. Let mixture cool.
• 3

  Place the cookie dough between two pieces of wax paper.
• 4

  Roll the cookie dough out using a rolling pin.
• 5

  Lift the top sheet of wax paper.
• 6

  Shape the cookie dough with your hands to more of a rectangle shape if too round.
• 7

  Place filling onto rolled out cookie dough. Spread filling out leaving about 1/2 inch around all the edges.
• 8

  Using the wax paper as you guide, starting at one of the long ends, slowly roll up the cookie dough in jelly roll form.
• 9

  Roll the dough all the way up until a log is formed
• 10

  Roll up dough in waxed paper and seal ends to prevent air from getting in. Place in fridge for at least 4 hours if not overnight. If in a super rush you can place in freezer for 30 minutes.
• 11

  Using a serrated knife, slice the cookie log about 1/4 of an inch.
• 12

  Using your hands, reshape the cookies into more round forms.
• 13

  Place cookies on a greased cookie sheet.
• 14

  Bake at 375°F for 9-11 minutes and get golden brown around the edges. The filling will stay up and the cookies will sink a little making the spiral very predominate.