Filled Date Swirl Cookies
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Filled Date Swirl Cookies, a perfect blend of buttery cookie dough and a luscious spiced date filling. These elegant cookies combine the warm sweetness of finely chopped dates, cinnamon, and brown sugar with a soft, flaky dough that rolls into beautiful swirls. With their eye-catching design and a mouthwatering balance of textures and flavors, they make a stunning addition to holiday trays, tea parties, or any special occasion. Quick to prepare and freezer-friendly, these cookies are as practical as they are delicious—ideal for baking in advance or sharing with loved ones. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a novice looking to impress, these classic yet unique treats are sure to become a favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 0.75 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups pitted dates, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup water
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing just until a dough forms. Divide the dough in half, shape each into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
While the dough chills, prepare the date filling. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the chopped dates, water, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture becomes thick and smooth, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out one portion of the chilled dough into a rectangle approximately 1/4 inch thick.
Spread half of the cooled date filling evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, starting from one long side. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 10-15 minutes. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
Once chilled, slice each log into 1/4-inch-thick cookies and place them on the prepared baking sheets, leaving about 1 inch of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Store the cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4289 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.4 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 93.1 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 574 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 1157 mg | 50% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 720.6 g | 262% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.4 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 460.3 g | ||
| Protein | 44.9 g | 90% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.0 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 372 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 18.3 mg | 102% | |
| Potassium | 2830 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
