Pecan Date Pinwheel Cookies (Healthier Version)
Use some whole wheat flour to replace all-purpose flour; use canola oil and applesauce to replace some of butter. Give these date pinwheel cookies a healthy twist. They not only deliver all the yumminess, but also lots of goodness.
Ingredients
| ¼ | cup |
canola oil
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| 2 | tablespoons |
butter, unsalted
melted |
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| 2 | tablespoons |
applesauce
unsweetened |
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| ⅔ | cup |
brown sugar
dark, firmly packed |
* |
| 1 | large |
eggs
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| 1 ½ | cups |
whole-wheat flour
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|
| ½ | cup |
all-purpose flour
unsweetened |
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
baking soda
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| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
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| 1 | teaspoon |
cinnamon
ground |
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| Filling: | |||
| 8 | ounces |
dates
chopped, whole, pitted |
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| ½ | cup |
sugar
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| ¼ | cup |
water
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| 1 | cup |
pecans
finely chopped |
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Directions
Whisk together canola oil, melted butter, applesauce, sugar and egg in a medium bowl until well blended.
In another large bowl, combine flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon until well mixed.
Make a well in center, pour liquid mixture into flour mixture.
Stir until just moistened and incorporated.
Shape dough into a ball. (Dough will be stiff)
Place dough on a lightly floured surface, roll into a 16- x 8-inch rectangle.
Spread filling over dough, leaving a ½-inch edge on all sides.
Starting at long side, carefully roll dough tightly, jellyroll fashion; pinch seam and ends of roll to seal.
Wrap dough in wax paper or plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 hour.
Unwrap roll, and cut into ¼ inch slices.
Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets.
Bake at 350℉ (180℃) for 12 to 15 minutes.
FILLING:
Combine dates, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan.
Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
Remove filling from heat, and stir in pecans until well mixed.
Let cool completely.
Makes about 3 dozen.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 24g (0.8 oz)
