Orange Date Pinwheel Cookies

Dates are one of the oldest cultivated fruits and have been enjoyed for thousands of years. They are not only delicious but also a great source of natural sweetness in baking.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 57 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

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Orange Date Pinwheel Cookies

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 12 min Rest Time 15 min Total Time 57 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 2 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₄ teaspoon Salt
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter, softened
• ³⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 Egg
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 2 tablespoon Orange juice
• ¹⁄₂ cup Medjool dates, pitted and finely chopped
• ¹⁄₂ cup Chopped pecans

Instructions

1. In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
2. In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
3. Beat in the egg, orange zest, and orange juice until well combined.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half. Roll out each half into a rectangle shape.
6. Spread the chopped dates and pecans evenly over each rectangle.
7. Starting from one long side, roll up each rectangle tightly into a log.
8. Wrap the logs in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes.
9. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
10. Slice the chilled logs into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
11. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
12. Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
13. Enjoy these delicious Orange Date Pinwheel Cookies!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 8g13%

Total Carbohydrate 25g9%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.