Date Pin Wheels

Conversions may vary.

Conversion Table
Tsp to Tbsp	Tbsp to Cup
3 Tsp = 1 Tbsp	16 Tbsp = 1 Cup

Ingredients:

• Dough:
• 1 Cup Butter (softened)
• 2 Cups Light Brown Sugar
• 3 Eggs (beaten)
• 4 Cups Flour
• 1/2 Teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 Teaspoon Baking Soda
• Date Paste Filling:
• 2 1/4 Cups Dates (chopped)
• 1 Cup Sugar
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 Cup Walnuts (finely chopped)

Directions:

1. Cream butter, brown sugar and eggs.
2. Add flour, salt and baking soda. Mix until blended.
3. Chill the dough for 1 hour.
4. In a medium pot on medium heat on the stove, stir dates, sugar and water. Simmer for 10 minutes until thickened.
5. Stir in walnuts and allow to cool.
6. Divide dough into 3 parts.
7. Roll 1 part with a rolling pin to 1/4 inch thick in a rectangular or square shape.
8. Spread 1/3 of filling over the rolled out dough.
9. Roll dough starting from any edge. For rectangular shapes, start at the short edge.
10. Wrap in wax paper and chill overnight.
11. Cut in 1/2 inch thick slices. Place on a greased cookie sheet and back.
12. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes.