This recipe makes three rolls of dough, which can be frozen until ready to bake.
Ingredients
- 1 cup butter (at room temperature)
- 2 cups packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 8 ounces dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- ½ cup water
- ½ cup white sugar
Directions
Step 1
Cream the butter and brown sugar together in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla. Sift the cinnamon, salt, baking soda, and flour together in a second mixing bowl. Slowly stir the flour mixture into the egg mixture until evenly blended.
Step 2
Divide the dough evenly into three portions and place each on a square of waxed paper. Wrap and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Step 3
Meanwhile, make the filling by combine the dates, pecans, water and white sugar in a saucepan set over low heat. Cook and stir until the filling has a paste-like consistency. Cool slightly.
Step 4
Working with one portion at a time, roll out the dough on a lightly floured surface to make a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Spread 1/3 of the filling evenly over the dough; roll up to make a log. Repeat the process with the remaining dough. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
Step 5
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly grease two baking sheets.
Step 6
Using a sharp, serrated knife, cut the rolls into 1/4 inch slices. Place the slices on prepared baking sheets.
Step 7
Bake in preheated oven until set and lightly browned, about 15 minutes. Cool on racks.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 60 | |
Calories 123 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat5g | 6% |
Saturated Fat2g | 11% |
Cholesterol17mg | 6% |
Sodium48mg | 2% |
Total Carbohydrate19g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars11g | |
Protein2g | |
Calcium13mg | 1% |
Iron1mg | 3% |
Potassium56mg | 1% |
*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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