Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250g)
- Baking powder: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Salt: 1/4 teaspoon (1g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1 cup (2 sticks/227g)
- Granulated sugar: 1 cup (200g)
- Large eggs: 2
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Dried dates, finely chopped: 1 cup (120g)
- Orange zest, from 1 large orange: 1 tablespoon (5g)
- Orange juice: 1 tablespoon (15ml)
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
- In a small bowl, combine the chopped dates, orange zest, and orange juice. Stir until well combined.
- Divide the dough in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll out one half of the dough into a 12x8-inch (30x20cm) rectangle.
- Spread the date filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides.
- Roll up the dough from the short end, starting with the short end that has the border. Transfer the roll to the prepared baking sheet, seam side down.
- Repeat steps 6-8 with the remaining dough.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies are lightly golden brown on the edges.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before slicing into pinwheels.
Nutritional Information (per cookie):
- Calories: 150
- Fat: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 100mg
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Protein: 2g
Dish Characteristics:
- Buttery, flaky pastry
- Sweet and chewy date filling
- Citrus zest and juice for a refreshing twist
- Perfect for holiday parties or afternoon snacks
User Comments:
- "These cookies are absolutely delicious! The combination of dates, orange, and butter is just heavenly." - Jane
- "I love that these cookies are so easy to make. I always have the ingredients on hand, so they're perfect for when I need a quick treat." - Susan
- "These cookies were a hit at my holiday party. Everyone loved the unique flavor and presentation." - Sarah
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have a pastry mat, you can dust your countertop with flour to prevent the dough from sticking.
- Be sure to roll the dough out evenly to ensure that the pinwheels bake evenly.
- Let the cookies cool slightly before slicing to prevent them from breaking apart.
