Orange-Date Pinwheel Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
• 1/4 cup dates, chopped

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
3. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
4. Beat in the egg, vanilla, and orange zest until combined.
5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the wet ingredients and mix until just combined.
6. Stir in the chopped dates.
7. On a lightly floured surface, roll out the cookie dough into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.
8. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the dough into 1-inch wide strips.
9. Place strips onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing about 1/2-inch apart.
10. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until edges are lightly golden brown.
11. Allow cookies to cool completely before serving.

Interesting Facts

• The dates add sweetness and chewiness to the cookies.
• The orange zest adds a refreshing citrus flavor.
• Pinwheel cookies can be made with any flavor combination.