Date pinwheels cookies

Old-fashioned Date and Nut Pinwheel cookies are made with a basic cookie dough and a magical swirl of date filling. A great Christmas cookie!

Betty's Date Pinwheels for the Great Food Blogger Cookie Swap 2013.

Back in August when I was visiting relatives down in Florida I asked my 91 year old Aunt Hilda if she had any old recipes she would be willing to pass on to me, specifically, cookie or cake recipes! She disappeared into the kitchen for a few minutes and came out with a few" oldies but goodies!" She is the only remaining relative from that generation on both sides and if anyone would have any old family recipes left, it would be her! Growing up we would always spend Christmas with my Aunt and…

Filled Date Cookies with Walnuts aren't old-style date pinwheel cookies! Pillowy caramel cookie dough with sweet, sticky nut jam. Delicious!

This is a great recipe for a delicious cookie to serve at the end of any meal. The dates have such a wonderful flavor.—Ms. Lee B. Roberts, Racine, Wisconsin

These cream cheese jam pinwheel cookies are airy, light and buttery with a sweet raspberry jam. Cream cheese dough and jam are swirled together to make a beautiful Christmas design. Sprinkle them with a little powdered sugar to look like snow.

This is a great recipe for a delicious cookie to serve at the end of any meal. The dates have such a wonderful flavor.—Ms. Lee B. Roberts, Racine, Wisconsin

These are probably some of my favorite cookies. Buttery soft dough, with an easy homemade date and walnut filling. They are easy to make and so addictingly delicious!

Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies recipe: When I worked at a bakery this was one of my favorite cookies. It's a fun Holiday treat and packages well for gift baskets.

These are probably some of my favorite cookies. Buttery soft dough, with an easy homemade date and walnut filling. They are easy to make and so addictingly delicious!