Cardamom Date Spiral Cookies

Directions

Cookie Dough

1. In a mixing bowl, combine sugar, vanilla and butter, cream until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until incorporated.
3. Slowly add Kinnikinnick Sugar Cookie Mix and cardamom to creamed mixture.
4. Mix until combined (pea size texture). Finish mixing dough with hands until smooth.
5. Form dough into a log, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
   

Date Filling

1. Combine all ingredients in a medium pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat stirring occasionally.
2. Reduce heat to simmer and continue to cook stirring continually, until dates break down to a paste consistency.

Assemble 

1. Roll chilled dough out on a piece of parchment paper, lightly floured until 1/8” thick (careful don’t use too much pressure).
2. Spread rolled out dough with prepared cooled date filling.
3. Using the aid of parchment to help; roll the dough width-wise into a log. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 350°F (176°C), lightly spray cookie sheet or line with parchment paper.
5. Cut cookie log into ¼ inch slices. Place on parchment lined baking sheet and press slightly using the back of a spoon.
6. Bake in preheated oven for 10 - 12 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on pan for 5 minutes.
   

Yields 40 Cookies