Date Pinwheels

Prep: 30 min Cook: 12 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Date Pinwheels are sweet, buttery pastries filled with a rich date filling, offering a delightful combination of caramelized sweetness and flaky texture. Perfect for entertaining or a tasty snack, they appeal to those who enjoy nostalgic baked treats with a modern twist, suitable for all ages.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 2 cups brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon soda

Instructions

  1. Cream the brown sugar and shortening together until smooth.
  2. Add the eggs and mix well.
  3. Stir in the salt, baking powder, and flour until a dough forms.
  4. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
  6. Roll out the chilled dough to about 1/4-inch thickness on a floured surface.
  7. Spread a filling over the rolled dough (note: filling details are not provided, so this step may involve a date mixture).
  8. Roll the dough up like a jelly roll, enclosing the filling.
  9. Chill the rolled dough for about 15 minutes to firm up.
  10. Slice the rolled dough into 1/4-inch slices.
  11. Place the slices on a baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 12 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

595 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 6g 12% DV
Total Fat 28.1g 36% DV
Carbs 85.2g 31% DV
Fiber 1.4g 5% DV
Sugar 24.3g 49% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12516.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 268.5mg 6% DV
Cholesterol 69mg 23% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 27.8mcg 3% DV
Vitamin C 0.3mg
Calcium 1576.8mg 100% DV
Iron 5.3mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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