CRANBERRY CHERRY PINWHEEL CHRISTMAS COOKIES
This makes a pretty and popular Christmas cookie. The filling came from a recipe in a newspaper at least 16 years ago, but to get the cookie I dreamed of, I tried the dough from many pinwheel cookie recipes before finally settling on this one about five years ago. Keep chilling the dough if it gets too soft while working with it.**A reviewer had trouble getting the pinwheel effect, so I have altered this recipe and ingredients to make the dough rectangle a little bigger. Also, I always bake my cookies on a Silpat so sticking is never an issue. I find I get more consistent browning and fewer overdone edges when using a Silpat, too.
Provided by KK7707
Categories Dessert
Time 4h
Yield 4-5 dozen, 30 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make filling: Combine cranberries, cherry preserves and cinnamon with water in a medium saucepan. Simmer, stirring frequently, for 5-8 minutes, or until mixture softens and most of the liquid is absorbed. If it seems too dry, stir in 1 tablespoon water. Transfer to a food processor and process until smooth. Refrigerate until cool. (Filling may be stored up to 48 hours. Bring to room temperature and stir well before using.).
- Make dough:.
- Beat together butter and sugar with an electric mixer until light and fluffy, then beat in eggs, orange zest and vanilla. Sift flour, baking powder and salt into egg mixture and beat until combined well. Chill one hour.
- Assemble rolls:.
- Divide dough in half and roll out each piece between sheets of wax paper into a roughly 8 x 12 inch rectangle. Remove top sheet of wax paper (if it sticks too much, refrigerate dough for a few minutes to firm it up).
- Divide filling between rectangles, spreading it very thin in an even layer (you may have a little excess filling). Tightly roll up each rectangle jelly-roll fashion, beginning with a long side and using the wax paper as an aid, to form a 12 inch long log. Wrap rolls in wax paper and smooth out the logs by running your hands over them to make them as evenly sized as possible. Be gentle but firm. Wrap in foil and chill until firm, about 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Working with one roll at a time, keeping remaining roll chilled, cut rolls crosswise into 1/8 - 1/4 inch slices. Arrange slices 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets, shaping the slices into neater rounds if necessary. Bake in the middle of the oven until pale golden and set, 8-12 minutes. Let stand on cookie sheet for about a minute to set. Transfer warm cookies to racks to cool.
- Passive cooking time includes chilling and baking the entire batch.
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[email protected]I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves Christmas cookies.
Sameer Bista
[email protected]These cookies are a true holiday treat.
Ansu
[email protected]I can't wait to make these cookies again next year.
paras ali
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect way to spread some holiday cheer.
Joshua Sargeant
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cookies are a new holiday tradition in my family.
William Henry
[email protected]These cookies are perfect for gift-giving. They're so festive and delicious.
Ava Wilson
[email protected]I'm going to try making these cookies with different fillings next time. I think they would be great with apples or blueberries.
Antony mutunga
[email protected]I think these cookies would be even better if you used fresh cranberries instead of dried.
MD Seraj
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the dough to roll out, but I finally got it. The cookies turned out great.
Shawno
[email protected]These cookies are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Novalee Patterson
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but I was able to make these cookies without any problems. They're really easy to follow.
Analyn Abales,Becker
[email protected]I made these cookies for my kids and they loved them! They're the perfect after-school snack.
Kayode Benson
[email protected]These cookies are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're worth the effort. They're so beautiful and delicious.
Sbusiso Khoza
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I loved these cookies. The cherry filling is the perfect balance for the tartness of the cranberries.
Naomi Midoriya
[email protected]These cookies are so easy to make and they taste delicious. I will definitely be making them again.
Jay Bhandari
[email protected]I made these cookies for my holiday cookie exchange and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them.
Trent Kahn
[email protected]I love the way these cookies look! They're so festive and perfect for Christmas parties.
Ram
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies came out perfectly. They were a hit with my family and friends.
Halyn Santos
[email protected]These cookies are a must-try for anyone who loves cranberries and cherries. The combination of flavors is amazing and the cookies are so festive and colorful.
MD SeAM VAI
[email protected]Baking these Cranberry Cherry Pinwheel Christmas Cookies was an absolute delight! The dough was easy to work with and the filling was bursting with flavor. The cookies turned out beautifully and tasted even better. They were the perfect festive treat