Best 4 Gale Gands Pinwheel Cookie Dough Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with Gale Gand's Pinwheel Cookie Dough, a collection of captivating recipes that transform simple ingredients into exquisite treats. Discover the art of creating stunning pinwheel cookies, each a masterpiece of flavors and textures. From classic combinations to unique flavor pairings, these recipes offer a symphony of tastes that will tantalize your palate. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your baking adventure, Gale Gand's Pinwheel Cookie Dough will guide you through the process with precision and ease. Prepare to impress your friends and family with these visually stunning and incredibly delicious cookies that are perfect for any occasion.

Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA BOWEN'S 'GIRDLE BUSTER' COOKIE PIE



Grandma Bowen's 'Girdle Buster' Cookie Pie image

A favorite family dessert that layers pudding and a cream cheese mixture over a cookie crust!

Provided by NKTompk03

Categories     Desserts     Pies     No-Bake Pie Recipes

Time 32m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 7

18 chocolate sandwich cookies with extra creme filling (such as Double Stuf Oreos®), or more to taste
4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups cold milk
1 (3.4 ounce) package instant chocolate pudding mix (such as Jell-O®)
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 (12 ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Blend cookies in a food processor until finely crushed. Mix in melted butter. Press crust mixture into the bottom and 1/4 inch up the edges of a 9x9-inch baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 7 minutes. Set aside to cool.
  • Whisk milk and pudding mix together for 2 minutes. Let stand until thickened, about 5 minutes.
  • Wipe out food processor and blend together cream cheese, 1 cup whipped topping, and confectioners' sugar. Layer cream cheese mixture over the baked crust. Spread the pudding on top. Top off with the remaining whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 497.2 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Cholesterol 65.4 mg, Fat 35.6 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 6.7 g, SaturatedFat 22 g, Sodium 413.1 mg, Sugar 31.5 g

ICEBOX PINWHEEL COOKIES



Icebox Pinwheel Cookies image

Notes about the recipe: To make these even fancier, you can roll the whole roll in coarse sugar before chilling. These keep in the freezer up to three weeks.

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 6h26m

Yield 7 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 8

3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup unsalted butter
1 1/3 cups sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted

Steps:

  • Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt together and set aside.
  • In a mixer with a paddle attachment cream the butter well; then add the sugar and continue creaming until light and fluffy. Add the eggs 1 at a time and then the vanilla.
  • On the low setting, add the dry ingredients and mix just until combined. Divide the dough in half and return half the dough to the mixer. Add the warm melted chocolate and mix to combine. Shape both pieces of dough into 4 by 4-inch square, and wrap them in plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
  • Cut each square into 4 strips then place them on a sheet pan and keep chilled while you roll out the dough. Between pieces of parchment paper, roll out a piece of chocolate dough into a rectangle 6 by 7 inches (have a ruler nearby). Roll a piece of vanilla dough out into a 6 by 6-inch square. Peel off the top pieces of parchment from both doughs and flip the vanilla dough onto the chocolate, allowing 1/2-inch border of chocolate dough around the top and bottom. Press the 2 doughs together lightly with a cake pan or other flat pan. Peel off the top piece of parchment and fold the 1/2-inch of over hanging chocolate dough up and over the vanilla dough. Use the parchment to roll up the dough into a tight pinwheel. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill 4 to 5 hours (roll the dough a couple times the first hour so it doesn't develop a flat side). Repeat with the remaining pieces of dough.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Butter a sheet pan. Unwrap the roll and cut into 1/4-inch slices. Place them 1 1/2 inches apart on the sheet pan and bake for 9 to 11 minutes.

KATIE'S PINWHEEL COOKIES



Katie's Pinwheel Cookies image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 38m

Yield 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 cup butter, softened
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 egg, separated
2 cups flour
1 tablespoon baking powder
30 wooden popsticks
1 cup colored sugar, one or several colors
30 candy coated chocolate candies

Steps:

  • With a paddle attachment, beat butter, cream cheese, and egg yolk until smooth. Stir in flour and baking powder. Mix until stiff dough forms. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour. Lightly beat egg white and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll dough, 1/2 at a time, into a 15 by 9-inch rectangle. With sharp knife, cut dough into 3-inch squares. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Brush with egg white.
  • Lightly press about 1 1/2 inches of wooden stick into bottom center of each dough square. With sharp knife, cut the dough diagonally from each corner to within 1/2-inch of center of each square. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon colored sugar over each square. Fold alternate corners of the square to the center to form pinwheel, overlapping the dough at the center pushing down gently to seal in center.
  • Press one candy coated chocolate in center of each pinwheel.
  • Bake until set, about 9 to 12 minutes. Using spatula, immediately remove from cookie sheets.

PINWHEEL COOKIES



Pinwheel Cookies image

These pretty pinwheel cookies have tempting swirly layers of orange and chocolate. I really mess up my kitchen whenever I bake a batch, but the smiles on the faces of family and friends enjoying them make it all worthwhile. - Paulette Morgan, Moorhead, Minnesota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield about 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup butter, softened
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup orange juice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, orange zest and vanilla. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill for 4 hours or until firm. , Meanwhile, combine all filling ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth; set aside to cool. , On a floured surface, divide dough in half; roll each half into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Spread with filling. Carefully roll up into a tight jelly roll and wrap in waxed paper. Chill overnight. , Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 119 calories, Fat 6g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 19mg cholesterol, Sodium 100mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • Chilling the dough: Chilling the dough before rolling and cutting helps to prevent the cookies from spreading too much in the oven, resulting in a more defined pinwheel pattern.
  • Using a sharp knife: When cutting the dough into strips, use a sharp knife to ensure clean, even cuts. This will help the pinwheels to hold their shape better in the oven.
  • Rolling the dough tightly: When rolling the dough strips into pinwheels, roll them tightly to create a compact spiral. This will help to prevent the pinwheels from unrolling in the oven.
  • Baking the cookies at the right temperature: Bake the cookies at the recommended temperature and baking time to ensure that they are cooked through without overbaking. Overbaking can cause the cookies to become dry and crumbly.
  • Allowing the cookies to cool completely: Once the cookies are baked, allow them to cool completely before handling. This will help to prevent them from breaking or crumbling.

Conclusion:

The recipes in this article provide detailed instructions and helpful tips for making delicious and visually appealing pinwheel cookies. With careful preparation, attention to detail, and a little patience, you can create these impressive cookies that are sure to be a hit at any gathering. Whether you are a seasoned baker or just starting out, these recipes offer a fun and rewarding baking experience. So, gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let's get started on making some delectable pinwheel cookies!

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