Рецепт Date Swirl Cookies
Date Swirl Cookies
I have been making these wonderful cookies for many years~ They are a Holiday Tradition in my house~
- 1-1/2 cups pitted dates, chopped
- 3/4 cup sugar, divided
- 1/3 cup water
- 2 Tablespoons Brandy
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
- Pinch of salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
In a saucepan, combine dates, 1/4 cup sugar, water, Brandy, nuts, and salt. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool. In a mixing bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla extract and remaining sugar. Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; gradually stir into butter mixture. Chill for 30 minutes.
Knead dough lightly for 5 mins. Roll dough on a lightly floured surface to a 1/4 inch thick rectangle. Spread with date mixture; roll up jelly-roll style, starting at a long end. Wrap with waxed paper. Chill for at least 4 hours. Remove waxed paper. Cut into 1/8 inch to 1/4 inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375º for 8- 10 mins. Cool on a wire rack. Yield: about 4 dozen.