My husband finished his lunch today with a couple of them as a sweet treat. Come join me on my journey and let’s learn together! Good wishes are being sent your way as well. Bake 10-12 minutes at 375°F until golden. This old-fashioned cookie harks back to Grandma's cookbook. Let cool completely. They will be even better a few days (or months, if frozen) later. How does this food fit into your daily goals? Chill the dough in refrigerator until well chilled. Have a wonderful day! Date-Nut Pinwheels. Great photo of your Dear Mother and your Grandmother's beautiful China. https://naturaldelights.com/recipes/medjool-date-pinwheel-cookies Homemade - Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies. They look delicious as well. Thanks for commenting, voting and sharing this hub regarding the old fashioned rolled date nut cookies. Suzie from Carson City on January 03, 2020: Peggy....First of all these cookies (sound) and look Yummy! Part 1: The dough. Thanks for the shares. I don't remember them being an all time childhood favorite but I did really enjoy them and still do on occassion. Rolled date nut cookies being cooled on wire rack. In the meantime, thanks for your comment and votes. Thumbs up. All the photos are wonderful, Peggy, showing every step of preparation. The handwritten recipe even looks like my grandmother's handwriting! I enjoyed these cookies as a child and I make them today in my home. I wish that I could share a couple of these delicious cookies with you right now! Cut rolls into 1/4-inch thick slices and place slices onto ungreased baking sheets about 2 inches apart. I have a date cookie recipe I like but just may have to replace ti this year with this one. So happy to have been able to share some of these cookies with you and your sons. Thanks for your votes and the share. Perhaps you can do some cookie baking together while you are visiting? Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on May 06, 2013: Am sure that you would be pleased with these old fashioned rolled cookies should you have access to a larger oven someday. Thanks for your vote and the share. The ones that are spattered the most were probably family favorites and attest to them being often handled and used as a reference when baking or cooking. I know that he will want me to make more. That just makes this recipe so much more special because you shared it with us all. Thanks for your comment and the share. I love dates at Christmas. It definitely is worth it to preserve some of these recipes for historical sake so a new generation can try these out. 48 / 2,300g left. This is very beautiful. This looks like yet another delicious sweet treat. Visit original page with recipe. Just follow directions and with a little practice, anyone can do it. Remove from heat and set aside to cool to room temperature. Pinwheel cookies are an Amish favorite. It has been enjoyed in our family for generations. I’m not a chef, professional baker, landscaper or designer, but I like to play each on The Gray Boxwood Farm. Spread evenly to all edges. They're essential to holidays and casual gatherings. Christmas, cookie, date, holiday, homemade cookies, nuts. Thanks for your comment. What a wonderful way to let someone know you’re thinking of them and wishing them a joyous season! I am glad that you like the sound of this old-fashioned cookie recipe. Kristin Trapp from Illinois on June 03, 2012: Your grandmother's kitchen must have always smelled fabulous! Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on November 29, 2016: These pinwheel cookies are yummy! Nice to know that you are also sentimental about your mother's cookbook and the old recipes. Bake these delicious date cookies for the holidays. 123 Cal. We reach for them after school and after dinner. Reduce while stirring until the mixture turns into a thick paste. This isn't an iced cookie or an overly sweet cookie, but it still has managed to win me over. Your cookie will end up being a much larger cookie than if you start rolling it from the largest margin across. Voted up, across the board and shared! Thank you sharing your family recipes – they are bringing up memories for me from long, long ago! Drop on over for a cup of coffee and some old fashioned cookies if you are ever in our area. Date pinwheel cookies are a holiday standard in our family. I'm voting up, sharing and bookmarking. Indeed they are awesome in taste! With old-time flavors, these date and nut pinwheel cookies are the perfect refrigerator cookie for the holidays! They look like cinnamon rolls. I love those that taste better with time. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on September 10, 2012: These old fashioned rolled cookies are indeed delicious. My mother and grandmothers were all great cooks and my husband also loves to show off his expertise in the kitchen. Add one egg and mix to combine, 1 minute. I never liked them much as a kid. These are my all time FAVORITE Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on January 31, 2013: I am trying to be goooood. Cut chilled dough into ¼-inch pieces with a sharp knife and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. This is a cookie I will have to try. There are a lot of cookies that I adore and this date pinwheel cookie is high on my list of the top 25 best ever cookies. I vote up, awesome, and will share too. One difference, we had vanilla in the dough and in the filling. Cathleena Beams from Tennessee on June 22, 2012: My mouth is watering just looking at these. Add the cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and flour to the mixture, and blend until well combined. Thanks for your comment. Mix until no dry streaks remain, 1-2 minutes. They are delicious! I used chopped nuts instead of ground nuts. Let me know. The way I made them amounted to slightly over 11 dozen cookies that were an inch to an inch and a half in size. Enjoy this delicious old fashioned cookie in good health when you get around to making and baking them. by tasteofhomerecipes. I just happen to have some dates in the pantry so I've marked this to try. A family recipe as far as I know, and my father's very favorite cookie by far. Hoping all is good with you and yours....I think of you often and intend to send an email but...you know how it is...time slips away. Nice recipe hub, Peg. Homemade cookies are always a welcome treat. Perhaps I will make one more batch prior to Christmas. 3 %1 gProtein. I should make some more sometime soon! I know these mementoes are worth a million dollars to you. Happy Holidays everyone! Thanks for your comment. My dough was drier than yours and kept falling apart. I think this is my favorite today, though the apple tart looked very good. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on September 12, 2012: Lucky you and lucky me that we not only got to eat these delicious old fashioned cookies...but that we also have our family memories revolving around them. Place dates into small saucepan and add 1/4 cup sugar, dash of salt, and 1 1/4 cups of water. Very thorough. Date & Nut Pinwheel Cookies recipe by , is from Baba's Recipes, one of the cookbooks created at FamilyCookbookProject.com. Chitrangada Sharan from New Delhi, India on December 25, 2018: These pinwheel cookies look delicious and easy to make. Most often made around the holidays, our pretty date pinwheels are made year round in our bakery. A bit of vanilla is always a good flavor enhancement. (tip: filling is sticky; bake on parchment lined cookie sheet. Thus baking this old fashioned heritage cookie brings back some fond memories of the good old days. Cream butter in a large mixing bowl; gradually add brown sugar, beating well. https://thebakingpan.com/recipes/cookie/date-pinwheel-cookies Dec 7, 2018 - Pinwheel cookies with dates and walnuts are a family treasure. Can't wait to try them! I will share this on Pinterest. And then the photo of your mother. Enjoy! Lightly boil for five minutes until the mixture is thick. Remove from heat; stir in chopped walnuts. Pinwheel Cookies - 52 Weeks of Personal Genealogy & History When I saw this weeks topic of Sweets , the first thing that popped into my mind was Nabisco's Pinwheel Cookies . As I was reading along I was thinking how you need to preserve these well-loved and handled recipes. They list the caramel cookie dough part of the recipe (with the option to add the date-nut filling) as one of the best cookie recipes in the early 1940s. So glad to hear that you liked the sentimental touches of background information along with the actual recipe of this rolled cookie. We freeze them and he takes out a cookie or two on occasion and really likes eating them. So don't just judge them the first day you bake them. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on February 01, 2013: We cannot be good all of the time. Hope you enjoy the flavor of these cookies as much as we and our guests do. 31 %4 gFat. Nice that you will be trying these old fashioned cookies dating back to my grandmother's time. Dec 2, 2016 - Explore Patricia Hoffman's board "Date nut pinwheel cookies" on Pinterest. A real crowd pleaser, I'm sure! Enjoy! slice frozen roll into 1/4-inch thick cookies and bake for approximately 12 minutes until lightly golden brown. I love pinwheel cookies. Roll out dough on floured parchment paper to a roughly 12×14-inch rectangle. DIRECTIONS. Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on August 06, 2013: This looks like a cookie I need to add to my files for the holidays. Funny that I'm hungry now... Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on June 18, 2012: So glad that you found these old fashioned rolled cookies to be of interest. Your email address will not be published. Try these date cookies, made with brown sugar, eggs, walnuts, dates, and other ingredients. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on April 24, 2013: I should have joined Pinterest a long time ago. 1 c. white sugar; 1 c. brown sugar; 1 c. butter, softened; 3 eggs, beaten; 4 c. flour; 1 tsp. LOL. Try to make the edges of the rolled out dough come out even and squared. I love it. Wishing you and your husband a lovely lovey Christmas and a most blessed 2019. Mix on medium until light and fluffy, 3-4 minutes. Continue until all of the dough and date/nut paste is used up. Hope you and your family are able to enjoy this Christmas. When it’s baked correctly, the cookie has a wonderful mouth-watering rich caramelized outer cookie with an inside date filling that's lusciously sweet and nutty. Voted up and sharing with followers and on Facebook. Your email address will not be published. Thanks! The first time I ever tried this cookie was at the home of the late Elizabeth Coblentz. This looks just about as good because cutting off slices looks like it would be pretty quick too. Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on December 18, 2018: Hi Peggy....I have not made these yet this year but hope to before this season of yummy foods slips by. Audrey Hunt from Idyllwild Ca. Voting this Up and Useful. 2 large eggs. In a mixer, combine the butter, white sugar, and brown sugar. Whether it's a tried-and-true 1940s BH&G cookie recipe or a unique twist on sugar cookies, our Test Kitchen's compiled a lot of favorite cookie recipes over the years. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 18, 2018: I have only made a few batches of cookies this year and have so far given most of them away. Print. They freeze well. Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 10 minutes or until browned. 1 cup chopped walnuts of pecans. Congratulations! ¾ cup brown sugar. Combine dates, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan; cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, about 6 to 8 minutes or until mixture thickens. Everyone seems to like them and my husband thinks that they should become a part of our cookie assortment given away each Christmas. Thanks for your visit and comment. ). Put pastry dough in the refrigerator and chill slightly, minimum 1 hour. I hope this cookie warms your home and brightens your plate of Christmas goodies. They are a labor of love and reward one with a delicious flavor. https://whatscookingamerica.net/Cookie/DatePinwheelCookie.htm Movie Master from United Kingdom on June 05, 2012: Hi Peggy, another wonderful recipe for me to try, I love the picture of your grandma's handwritten recipe and the picture of your mother in the kitchen. Thanks for your comment. You really come from a family of cooks! These are SUPER delicious right out of the oven, but they also can be stored for several days in a airtight container. May angels continue to surround you and yours. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on January 03, 2020: Most of my relatives are also gone now, but when I follow their recipes it makes me think of the times we shared. ½ cup sugar. One of my favorite cookie recipes especially for holiday baking. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on March 26, 2013: These old fashioned cookies would be great having them with an accompaniment of coffee or tea. Chop the pitted dates into small pieces. ½ tsp. In some cases, the paper scraps are crumbling, and amounts can no longer be determined. Dates and Nuts are historically popular elements of Christmas cookies. The oldest recipe that I could find was a similar date-nut pinwheel cookie recipe in Betty Crocker’s Cooky Book, originally published in 1963. Also like the idea of slicing cookies off a roll instead of dropping them by spoonsful or using cookie cutteres. I just love your enthusiasm for sharing your vintage recipes- I remember eating cookies my grandma made that looked just like these- like 50 years ago!!! Thanks for the vote and share. This is what I could call a perfect "breakfast cookie." by allrecipesrecipes. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on October 18, 2015: If you really like the sound of this old fashioned cookie recipe you might wish to copy it. I hope that you enjoy these cookies of hers. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on August 07, 2013: Your guests should be pleased with these delicious cookies. Learn how your comment data is processed. :) Voted up and awesome! These date and nut pinwheels are perfectly light, simple, and utterly delicious. That’s why I thank the author for giving me a golden chance of fulfilling my appetite and finally I request you all try the dishes out mentioned in this post. The first time I ever tried this cookie was at the home of the late Elizabeth Coblentz. These old fashioned cookies freeze well and seem to improve in flavor over time...as you know. Lunch boxes typically had some cookies packaged up in waxed paper along with a sandwich, piece of fruit, and thermos of milk. What a wonderful way to let someone know you’re thinking of them and wishing them a joyous season! I will be holding a large party here for Christmas this year and would like to have some new cookies to show off and this will be one of them. Recipes from the past are unique and utterly delicious. Nice! Thanks for your comment. I haven't made rolled cookies in a while, and this recipe looks great. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on June 05, 2012: Thanks so much for your comment and nice to hear that you enjoyed these photos as well as the old fashioned cookie recipe. Appreciate your comment. A cookie with such healthy ingredients should have "energy bar" somewhere in its title. C E Clark from North Texas on August 23, 2012: I love the sound of dates in these cookies. Happy baking! Desserts after dinner often included a slice of homemade pie, cake, or more cookies. It is the only time during the entire year that we have them and that of course is part of what makes them special. Returning them your way as well. I see that you also enjoy your family recipes in the same way. Thanks for the shares. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 26, 2018: Thanks for the Christmas greetings. Add about half of the flour. $14.99. Cholesterol 281g. colombostock from Colombo Sri Lanka on September 10, 2012: chamilj from Sri Lanka on September 10, 2012: Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on September 08, 2012: So glad that reading about these old fashioned rolled cookies brought back happy memories for you. This recipe yields about 5 dozen Date Pinwheels. :). Spread the date/nut mixture onto the dough and roll the dough jellyroll fashion, crimping the edges together. :O) Hugs G-Ma. Think of you often. While it takes some time to complete, because of the time factored in for the chilling of the dough, it is worth it in the end! Susie Lehto from Minnesota on December 13, 2014: It has been several years since I had one of these yummy little date cookies. Our recipe makes a full batch of nearly 5-dozen delicious pinwheel cookies from scratch, using simple steps that are easier to follow than most recipes, although it does require a bit of patience. Home > Recipes > Cookies > Oatmeal Date Nut Cookies. Part 1: The dough. Recipes from years gone by, to my way of thinking are the very best, and this one looks absolutely delicious. This is a good one! So, let’s get to work on my momma’s Date Pinwheel Cookies. I grew up watching and helping my mother make homemade cookies. Another great recipe. Thanks for including a photograph of your mother. Thanks for your comment and votes. I really loved the taste of the dates and chopped nuts. Voted up and will add this to my collection of cookies. They do freeze well! Rebecca Mealey from Northeastern Georgia, USA on December 11, 2019: Old recipes are the best! I can see these cookies being a great gift for special occasions too. This recipe makes rolled cookies with a date-filled center. Thanks! Hopefully you will enjoy my grandmother's rolled date cookie recipe as much as we do. She was much beloved by everyone who knew her, and she was an excellent cook and baker. Bring a neighbor or loved one a smile with your baked wonders. I never liked them much as a kid. So be your own judge, and watch your oven time on your first batch of cookies, and let that be your guide. They were always in our school lunch boxes. Thanks again for sharing your Grandmother's delicious cookie recipe. This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. These look so deeeeelishusss as my baby grandboy says. https://thebakingpan.com/recipes/cookie/date-pinwheel-cookies oliversmum from australia on April 14, 2015: Peggy W Hi. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on June 19, 2012: Reading about food can do that to you. Thanks for the first comment. 4 cups all-purpose flour. These date and nut pinwheels are perfectly light, simple, and utterly delicious. ;) I'm looking forward to trying these out! Starting on the long side, roll the dough into a log. Nutritional Info. Fat 63g. I love nuts and dates so this recipe really appeals to me. Add the beaten eggs and mix in well. If you are anything like me, the time has gone too fast! (The hand-written recipe called for 12 to 15 minutes, but with our oven, I found that to be too much time. My mother and I used to love doing that together. These would be perfect for my cousin's upcoming bridal shower. salt; 1 tsp. Christy Birmingham from British Columbia, Canada on June 19, 2012: Mmm yummy, you had me at "dates"! Bring a neighbor or loved one a smile with your baked wonders. TycoonSam from Washington, MI on September 17, 2012: Cookies look and sound delicious! So if the English were so fond of tea after meals, Germans were with sweet treats.. that's awesome Peggy. Daily Goals. https://naturaldelights.com/recipes/medjool-date-pinwheel-cookies These rolled cookies with the dates and nuts are truly crowd pleasers. Start the day before you need the cookies, since two steps require several hours of refrigeration. Add the cinnamon, baking soda, salt, and flour to the mixture, and blend until well combined. Pinned and shared. Ha! Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on June 06, 2012: Just took a look and found notice of this comment but with literally multiple thousands of notices from HP in my gmail account, I couldn't find a specific one from you without spending inordinate amounts of time. It is falling apart, but I still refer to it. Cool on cookie racks and store in a plastic container with lid, or a cookie tin. Fitness Goals : Heart Healthy. Family cookbooks are an important way to preserve our mealtime traditions for future generations with individual printed recipes or … I would definitely try this. I'm almost ready to start baking now for the holidays, and when I make these cookies again, I will think of you! Chop the pitted dates into small pieces. Hope you give it a try over there in Thailand. What beautiful cookies! Char Milbrett from Minnesota on November 27, 2016: Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on February 14, 2016: I am so pleased that you enjoyed reading this old fashioned cookie recipe of mine. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on December 14, 2014: Maybe this will be the year you make them! These pretty pinwheel cookies have tempting swirly layers of orange and chocolate. Spoon the cooked and cooled date mixture on top of the dough. What should I do next time to make the dough less dry? Vespa Woolf from Peru, South America on June 04, 2012: I love old-fashioned recipes! Trust us though, these pinwheel cookies are absolutely worth the wait! Food and garden inspiration from an Iowa farmhouse. Great hub, photo and recipe. Ingredients are on source website with this recipe. These "Date-Nut Cookies" were a tradition. Am sure you will like them if you give them a try! ¾ cup water. I have just bookmarked them and know they will be made very soon. Gathering ingredients for these rolled date nut cookies, Mixing the shortening, brown sugar and eggs. :). Then add the 1/2 cup sugar, the brown sugar, … I guarantee you will remember the taste forever! Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on August 30, 2015: Hope all is good with you and your family. Hope you give this pinwheel cookie a try. Seeing the pictures I’m unable to control water in my mouth. Absolute joy for a cookie lover. I know it's early but I couldn't resist because I'm making it for a Christmas in July party if I can find the dates. Pinwheel cookies with dates and walnuts are a family treasure. ... Date-Nut Pinwheels. Thanks for your comment, votes and the sharing of this with others. They kind of resemble cinnamon rolls but thinner. That is a nice thing to say. Prep time does not include chilling dough. It is the perfect marriage of sweet and melt-in-your-mouth creaminess. Chill the dough in refrigerator until well chilled. Another set of great dishes for them. Tirralan Watkins from Los Angeles, CA on March 26, 2013: Peggy, these cookies look divine. The making of the recipe has been nicely described here in the hub. All my treats and candies are given as gifts and used at my parties throughout the season, adorning plates and perched on our tables, looking about as pretty as they are delicious! We have most of them frozen and haul out a few at a time. Just put dough in the fridge for overnight. ½ tsp baking soda . Date & Nut Pinwheels. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt together in a small mixing bowl. Recipe reviews. Sign in to add review. Chill overnight. To the mixer, add the flour, salt, and baking soda. ps. Cut roll into 1/4-inch-thick slices and place on lightly-greased or parchment-lined baking sheets. You're awesome! For Dough: Cream shortening and brown sugar. They are so different from the usual cookies I make at Christmastime, and my family really likes them. Required fields are marked *. Calorie Goal 1,877 cal. vanilla; Cream the softened butter and sugars together in a mixer until fluffy. These cookies taste even better over time! by Doctor Yum | Dec 17, 2012 | Desserts and Snacks | 0 comments. Peggy Woods (author) from Houston, Texas on April 14, 2015: Some of those old timey recipes are hard to beat! I feel like tasting your cup of coffee with the cookies. Those were the days when women generally wore dresses in the house and little aprons were also common. And then, I come here and find THIS. I got to see the cute photo of my mother in her kitchen back in the 1960's because of it as well as think of these delicious cookies again. Bake these delicious date cookies for the holidays. Crecipe.com deliver fine selection of quality Date nut pinwheel cookies i recipes equipped with ratings, reviews and mixing tips. 66 %19 gCarbs. I am trying not to make all of these luscious recipes. Once rolled, place in the refrigerator until well chilled, 4-6 hours (or overnight). Cheryl J. from Houston, TX on June 04, 2012: These are wonderful cookies. Dates, chocolate and pecans, well that is a great marriage. Shirleys Date Nut Pinwheels - Christmas Recipe - Food.com I can't do cookies because I have a very small oven (George Foreman toaster/rotisserie) so I would have to make about 6 cookies at a time, but if I ever get a bigger oven, I will definitely give these a go! :). I never thought of it that way, but I guess you are correct. 0 from 0 votes. Get one of our Date nut pinwheel cookies i recipe and prepare delicious and healthy treat for your family or friends. :) :). I think this is an exemplary recipe hub. Many thanks, Mary. Paul Richard Kuehn from Udorn City, Thailand on July 28, 2013: This recipe is awesome and it makes me so hungry just looking at the cookies. This is one of my mom's all time favorite Holiday Cookies. Yield: 4; Cooking time: 45 Min; Publisher: Allrecipes.com; Tweet; Ingredients . 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