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Sweet chopped dates and crunchy walnuts rolled in cookie dough and sliced into pinwheels make a simple and tasty cookie. Make these ahead and freeze or serve warm out of the oven. Ingredients:
1 (10-ounce) package chopped dates |
3/4 cup sugar, divided |
1/2 cup water |
1/4 teaspoon salt, divided |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened |
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1 large egg |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
Directions:
1. Stir together dates, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 cup water, and 1/8 teaspoon salt in a saucepan; bring mixture to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat; simmer 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in walnuts, and set aside.
2. Beat remaining 1/2 cup sugar, softened butter, and brown sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg and vanilla, beating until blended. Gradually add remaining 1/8 teaspoon salt, flour, and baking soda, beating until blended. Cover and chill 1 hour.
4. Turn dough out onto floured wax paper, and roll into an 18- x 12-inch rectangle. Spread date mixture evenly over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
5. Roll up dough jellyroll fashion, beginning at 1 long side. Wrap in wax paper, and chill 1 hour.
6. Cut roll into 1/4-inch-thick slices; place on lightly greased baking sheets.
7. Bake, in batches, at 375° for 12 to 14 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool cookies 2 to 3 minutes on baking sheets, and remove to wire racks to cool completely.
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