On Wed, 14 Jul 2004 23:31:46 -0500, "jmcquown"
> wrote:



>You try reading a strangers handwriting! Here's another one:
>
>Refrigerater Date Pinwheels

Wow, this recipe is _very_ similar to one that my family has.

>[There's a note here that says to cook this together, cool then add the
>nuts. Doesn't say why to cook or for how long.]

This is probably to cook until the dates absorb some moisture and the
liquid is date flavored & thicker, so when you bake them, the filling
stays thick & chewy.

It's written a little confusing. I think she tried to write it in the
complete steps, and failed. Yes, you will want to make the dough
ahead of time. Also, there is probably a window of time where the
date mixture will really start to set up, so when you are letting it
cool (before adding the nuts) you will want to roll out your chilled
dough to prepare it for the date & nut mixture. Here would be better
instructions based on a very similar recipe for a raisin filled cookie
that my family has been making for Eons.

Refrigerator Date Pinwheels

4 c. sifted all purpose flour
1/2 teas salt
1/2 teas baking soda

1 cups shortening
2 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
3 eggs well beaten

2-1/2 cups cut up pitted dates
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup water
1 cup chopped nuts

Sift first three ingredients together, set aside.
Work shortening with spoon until fluffy and creamy; add brown
sugar slowing while continuing to work until light. Add eggs. Mix
well. Add flour mixture; mix well. Cover. Chill thoroughly.

Combine dates, water and sugar in saucepan.
Cook over low heat until thick, about 10 minutes.

While the date mixture is cooling:
Divide dough mixture in half. Roll each half separately into a
rectangle a little less than 1/4" thick.

Add the nuts to the date mixture and spread date & nut filling evenly
over the dough. Roll up into jelly roll (you will have 2 rolls).
Wrap in waxed paper. Chill well overnight if you can. Then cut with
a sharp thin knife into slices about 1/4" thick. Arrange 2 inches
apart on greased cookie sheets.

Bake at 400F for 10-12 minute or until done. Makes about 5 dozen.


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