Date Nut Pinwheels Recipe

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Date Nut Pinwheels
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (8 oz) package pitted dates, finely snipped (1 1/3 cups)
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. For filling, in a small saucepan combine dates, sugar, and water and bring to boiling.
  2. Cook an stir over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes or till thick.
  3. Remove from the heat.
  4. Stir in nuts and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla.
  5. Cool thoroughly.
  6. Meanwhile, combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon.
  7. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening for 30 seconds.
  8. Add brown sugar and beat until fluffy.
  9. Add egg and 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and beat well.
  10. Add flour mixture and beat until well mixed, stirring in last portion by hand.
  11. Cover and chill about 30 minutes or until easy to handle.
  12. On waxed paper roll dough into an 18x10 inch rectangle.
  13. Spread filling to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  14. Roll up jelly roll style, beginning at long side.
  15. Pinch edge to seal.
  16. Cut roll in half cross wise.
  17. Wrap rolls and chill for several hours or overnight.
  18. (Chill in a drinking glass to avoid flat side.) Cut in 1/4-inch slices.
  19. Place on a lightly greased cookie sheet.
  20. Bake in a 350 oven for 10-12 minutes or until done.
  21. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, then remove and cool thoroughly.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 569.26 Kcal (2383 kJ)
Calories from fat 232.96 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 25.88g 40%
Cholesterol 27.28mg 9%
Sodium 224.03mg 9%
Potassium 205.17mg 4%
Total Carbs 79.46g 26%
Sugars 45.7g 183%
Dietary Fiber 2.09g 8%
Protein 6.79g 14%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.7mg 9%
Calcium 48.2mg 5%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 407.19 Kcal (1705 kJ)
Calories from fat 166.64 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.52g 40%
Cholesterol 19.51mg 9%
Sodium 160.25mg 9%
Potassium 146.76mg 4%
Total Carbs 56.84g 26%
Sugars 32.69g 183%
Dietary Fiber 1.49g 8%
Protein 4.86g 14%
Vitamin C 0.1mg 0%
Iron 1.2mg 9%
Calcium 34.5mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.1
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol

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