Cranberry-Cream Cheese Pinwheel Cookies
Pinwheel cookies are called so because when sliced, they resemble the colorful pinwheels that children play with.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 42 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.
Cranberry-Cream Cheese Pinwheel Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a large bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
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Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll out one disk of dough into a rectangle, about 1/8 inch (3mm) thick.
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In a small bowl, mix together the cream cheese, dried cranberries, and powdered sugar.
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Spread half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.
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Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log.
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Repeat steps 7-10 with the remaining dough and cream cheese mixture.
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Slice each log into 1/2 inch (3cm) thick slices and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
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Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Servings 24
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 170kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 21g8%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
