Date Pinwheel Cookies by Grammie Mae Recipe

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Date Pinwheel Cookies by Grammie Mae
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Ingredients
14
Count
Nutrition
797
Calories
Total time
192
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1 (8 oz) package pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 1/3 cups hot water
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 tbsp flour
  • 2 tsp vanilla
  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 2 cups brown sugar , firmly packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla

Directions:

  1. In a saucepan, combine dates, water, and sugar Bring date mixture to a boil then reduce and let simmer for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  2. When the dates are completely soft, stir in flour and vanilla.
  3. Stir well and remove from heat.
  4. Cookies: In a mixing bowl, cream butter, brown sugar, and eggs until light and fluffy.
  5. Stir in vanilla In a separate bowl, sift in flour, baking soda, salt and cream of tartar.
  6. Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
  7. Beat until just blended.
  8. Divide dough into three equal portions.
  9. Wrap in waxed paper and chill until easy to handle.
  10. Between sheets of waxed paper, roll each portion into a ractangle, about 12 x 8 inches.
  11. Remove top piece of waxed paper and spread each rectangle with about 2/3 cup of the date mixture.
  12. Starting with the 12 inch side, lift edge of waxed paper.
  13. Peel paper off as dough is rolled, jelly-roll fashion.
  14. Repeat with remaining portions and filling.
  15. Wrap rolls in waxed paper and refrigerate for several hours or overnight.
  16. (Or freeze for later use) Preheat oven to 350°.
  17. Cut each roll into 1/4 inch slices and place about 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets.
  18. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes; cool on racks.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 797.41 Kcal (3339 kJ)
Calories from fat 237.68 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26.41g 41%
Cholesterol 40.92mg 14%
Sodium 1690.71mg 70%
Potassium 359.91mg 8%
Total Carbs 132.99g 44%
Sugars 70.63g 283%
Dietary Fiber 6.98g 28%
Protein 9.19g 18%
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1%
Iron 4.7mg 26%
Calcium 238.3mg 24%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 335.85 Kcal (1406 kJ)
Calories from fat 100.11 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11.12g 41%
Cholesterol 17.23mg 14%
Sodium 712.1mg 70%
Potassium 151.59mg 8%
Total Carbs 56.01g 44%
Sugars 29.75g 283%
Dietary Fiber 2.94g 28%
Protein 3.87g 18%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 1%
Iron 2mg 26%
Calcium 100.4mg 24%

* 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

  • 17.3
    Points
  • 22
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar

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