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Cream Cheese Jam Pinwheel Cookies

Cream Cheese Jam Pinwheel Cookies: A Sweet Twist for Any Occasion

These Cream Cheese Jam Pinwheel Cookies are a delightful treat, featuring a tangy cream cheese base and your choice of sweet jam, perfect for any gathering.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cookie Dough
  • 1 cup Butter Cold
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Jam (various flavors) Choose your favorite or try Nutella
For the Finishing Touches
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For dusting

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • plastic wrap
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Wire rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, cream together 1 cup of cold butter and 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth and fluffy. Gradually add in 1 cup of granulated sugar, mixing until fully incorporated. Slowly blend in 2 cups of all-purpose flour until the mixture forms a soft dough.
  2. Wrap the prepared cookie dough tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 1 hour.
  3. Once chilled, lightly flour your work surface and roll out the dough into a rectangle, about ¼ inch thick. Spread a generous layer of your favorite jam evenly over the surface, leaving a small border.
  4. Carefully roll the dough tightly starting from one end, creating a log shape. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for an additional 15-20 minutes.
  5. Remove the chilled log from the fridge and slice it into about ½ inch thick pinwheels. Position them on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each cookie. Bake in your preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
  6. Once baked, transfer the cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust them lightly with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 110mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 8gVitamin A: 2IUCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Ensure you chill the dough thoroughly for easier rolling and slicing. Feel free to experiment with different jam or filling options to create your perfect cookie.

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