Orange date pinwheel cookies –Get ready to roll with these delightful orange date pinwheel cookies! They look fancy but are super easy to whip up. Perfect for sharing with friends, or keeping all to yourself—no judgment here!
Orange Date Pinwheel Cookies
Feast your eyes on these scrumptious little treats! They combine the sweetness of dates with a hint of orange, all wrapped up in a buttery cookie. What’s not to love?
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside your dry ingredients, because we’re about to make some magic happen!
- In another bowl, cream together the softened butter and brown sugar until it’s light and fluffy. Seriously, fluffier than a cloud!
- Add the beaten egg, vanilla extract, and orange zest to the butter mixture and mix until combined. Now, let’s bring in those dry ingredients. Gradually add the flour mix to the butter mix, stirring until just combined.
- Gently fold in the chopped dates and nuts (if you’re feeling nutty). This is where the fun begins—let’s roll!
- Place the dough onto a piece of wax paper and shape it into a log. Wrap it up tightly, securing both ends, and pop it in the fridge for about an hour. Chill time is the best time, right?
- Once the dough is firm, remove it from the fridge and slice it into 1/4-inch rounds. Place those delightful rounds onto your lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden. The aroma of these cookies baking will have everyone flocking to the kitchen!
- Let the cookies cool on a wire rack before indulging in their deliciousness. Share with friends… or don’t. We won’t tell!
There you have it! A cookie recipe that will definitely bring a smile to your face and perhaps a little drool to your mouth. Get ready for some serious cookie enjoyment!