Prepare the Date Roll Cookies
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line two baking sheets with Gefen Parchment Paper.
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, sugar, vanilla sugar, and salt. Add orange juice, egg white, oil and solid coconut oil; knead until a smooth dough forms. You can also use a stand mixer with the paddle attachment on medium speed. Shape dough into a ball; cover and refrigerate 20 minutes.
Divide dough into four. On a lightly floured surface, working with one portion at a time, roll out into a 14- x 12-inch rectangle, smear with one fourth of the date spread, and carefully roll lengthwise into a tight log. If the dough tears, pinch it back in place. With a sharp knife, slice into one-inch pieces. Place cookies on the baking sheet, close together. Repeat with remaining dough, adding preferred toppings over the date spread before rolling (see variation).
Bake until golden brown, 24 to 26 minutes. Remove from oven; allow to cool completely before dusting with powdered sugar. Transfer cookies to an airtight container; they will stay fresh for up to five days. Or double wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to three months.









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Can I use date syrup instead of date spread?
Hi Molly,
You can certainly do a trial of that and see how it goes. Please note that syrup is runnier than spread so you may need to make some adjustments, such as less syrup. It also tends to be sweeter so keep that in mind too (you can use less sugar to meet your preference).
Hope this helps! It's a delicious recipe!
-Chana Tzirel from Kosher.com
Amazing! Stick to the date and nut combination. I tried jam and just made dough soggy, ended up chucking and also some other fillings, but the winner is date spread with or without walnuts
So yummy!! Also, freezes amazing! I drizzled some chocolate on top and it elevated it even more!!
What can be used instead of coconut oil?
You could use margarine.
These are delicious. The dough is light and flaky, I’ve never made a dough like that before. And no margarine! I’m adding this to our Rosh Hashana yearly menu. And am planning to use the dough recipe for other desserts throughout the year. Thank you!