Date Pinwheel Cookies (Healthier Version)

• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 2 tablespoons butter, unsalted melted
• 2 tablespoons applesauce unsweetened
• 23 cup brown sugar dark, firmly packed
• 1 large eggs
• 1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
• 1/2 cup flour, all-purpose unsweetened
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon ground
• 8 ounces dates chopped, whole, pitted
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 cup pecans finely chopped

1. Whisk together canola oil, melted butter, applesauce, sugar and egg in a medium bowl until well blended.
2. In another large bowl, combine flour, soda, salt, and cinnamon until well mixed.
3. Make a well in center, pour liquid mixture into flour mixture.
4. Stir until just moistened and incorporated.
5. Shape dough into a ball.
6. (Dough will be stiff)
7. Place dough on a lightly floured surface, roll into a 16- x 8-inch rectangle.
8. Spread filling over dough, leaving a 1/2-inch edge on all sides.
9. Starting at long side, carefully roll dough tightly, jellyroll fashion; pinch seam and ends of roll to seal.
10. Wrap dough in wax paper or plastic wrap, and chill at least 1 hour.
11. Unwrap roll, and cut into 1/4 inch slices.
12. Place 1 inch apart on greased cookie sheets.
13. Bake at 350F (180C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
14. FILLING:
15. Combine dates, sugar, and water in a medium saucepan.
16. Cook over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes or until thickened, stirring constantly.
17. Remove filling from heat, and stir in pecans until well mixed.
18. Let cool completely.
19. Makes about 3 dozen.

canola oil, butter, brown sugar, eggs, whole wheat flour, flour, baking soda, salt, cinnamon ground, dates, sugar, water, pecans

Taken from recipeland.com/recipe/v/date-pinwheel-cookies-healthier-53490 (may not work)