Pinwheel Cookies III
Pinwheel Cookies III might be a good recipe to expand your dessert recipe box. One portion of this dish contains around 2g of protein, 6g of fat, and a total of 143 calories. This recipe serves 48. Head to the store and pick up walnuts, brown sugar, dates, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a dairy free and vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Pinwheel Cookies, Date Pinwheel Cookies, and Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies.
Instructions
Blend together shortening, 1 cup white sugar, and brown sugar.
Add eggs, vanilla, flour, salt, and soda.
Mix well, and set dough aside.
To Make Filling: In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar, water and nuts. Cook over medium heat until thick. Cool filling. If necessary, add water until mixture can be spread easily on the dough.
Divide dough into 4 parts.
Roll out each piece on a floured surface to 1/2 inch thick.
Spread with cooled, not cold filling.
Roll up jelly-roll style. Close ends and place rolls on cookie sheets. Refrigerate until cold.
Slice chilled rolls, and bake at 400 degrees F (205 degrees C) for 10 minutes.