Rolled cookies with a date-filled center.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups pitted dates
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 ¼ cups water
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 4 teaspoons lemon juice
- 2/3 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
Directions
Step 1
Chop pitted dates in food chopper. Place dates into small saucepan and add 1/4 cup sugar, dash of salt, and 1 1/4 cups of water. Cook, stirring constantly until mixture is of a soft consistency. Remove from heat.
Step 2
Add grated lemon rind, lemon juice, and chopped nuts. Mix well and chill.
Step 3
Cream together 3/4 cup butter and gradually add 1/2 cup white sugar and 1cup lightly packed brown sugar. Beat well. Beat 2 eggs until thick and add to creamed mixture part at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla.
Step 4
Measure into a sifter 3 1/2 cups flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 3/4 teaspoon of salt. Sift together twice. Sift dry ingredients into creamed mixture about 1/4 at a time. Combine thoroughly after each addition. Chill until firm.
Step 5
Divide dough into 3 parts. Roll out 1 part at a time into a rectangle. Spread with date filling. Roll up jelly roll fashion in waxed paper. Chill several hours.
Step 6
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
Step 7
With sharp knife, slice 1/4 inch thick slices off of rolls and place on greased cookie sheets. Bake 10 – 13 minutes. Let cool.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 231 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat4g | 20% |
Cholesterol31mg | 10% |
Sodium173mg | 8% |
Total Carbohydrate37g | 13% |
Dietary Fiber2g | 5% |
Total Sugars21g | |
Protein3g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 3% |
Calcium39mg | 3% |
Iron1mg | 7% |
Potassium116mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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