FINNISH STAR COOKIES (JOULUTORTTU)
A rich cream-cheese dough flecked with lemon zest is filled with sweet-tart raspberry preserves in these festive pinwheel cookies known as joulutorttu, which means Christmas tart in Finnish.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes about 18
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Whisk together flour, baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter and cream cheese on medium speed until well combined, about 1 minute. Add sugar and lemon zest and continue to beat until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Add 1 egg and beat until combined. Beat in flour mixture on low speed until combined. Divide dough in half. Shape each half into a square, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate until firm, 1 to 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Remove one-half of dough from the refrigerator. On a lightly floured sheet of parchment, roll out dough into a square about 1/8 inch thick. Cut out squares using a 3 1/2-inch square cutter, then carefully transfer to prepared baking sheets, spaced about 1 1/2 inches apart. If dough becomes too soft, transfer parchment with dough to a baking sheet and refrigerate until firm.
- Place 1 teaspoon preserves in the center of each square. Using a small paring knife, cut 1 1/4-inch slits diagonally from each corner toward the filling. Fold every other tip over to cover filling, forming a pinwheel. Press lightly to seal. If dough becomes soft, refrigerate until firm.
- Lightly beat remaining egg with remaining pinch of salt. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush tops of cookies with egg wash. Bake until edges are golden and cookies are slightly puffed, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool on sheets 5 minutes, then transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. Repeat with remaining dough.
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Tulsi Neupane
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The cardamom and cinnamon give them a warm and cozy taste. They're also really pretty, so they're perfect for gift-giving.
Zajid Saddiquee
[email protected]These cookies were a huge hit with my family and friends. They're so easy to make and they look so impressive. I'll definitely be making them again for the holidays.
Jhumur Chowdhury
[email protected]These cookies are so delicious and festive. I love the way the almond filling pairs with the flaky pastry. They're also really easy to make, so they're perfect for busy holiday bakers.
Abu Sayed x
[email protected]These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and savory. The almond filling is rich and creamy, and the pastry is flaky and buttery. They're also really beautiful, so they're perfect for gift-giving.
Binita Ghimire
[email protected]These cookies are a must-have for any holiday party. They're always a crowd-pleaser and they're so easy to make. I love that you can make them ahead of time and freeze them.
HRP Writes
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe! These cookies are the perfect addition to my holiday baking list. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.
Norm La Marche
[email protected]These cookies are so beautiful and festive. I love the star shape and the delicate pastry. They're also really delicious, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.
Jumman Kolachi
[email protected]I made these cookies for a cookie exchange and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They're definitely a new holiday favorite.
Ali Badshah
[email protected]These cookies were a little more time-consuming to make than I expected, but they were worth the effort. They're so delicious and festive, and they're sure to impress your guests.
Sandra Cortez
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of almond paste, but I really enjoyed these cookies. The almond flavor was subtle and not overpowering. The cookies were also perfectly crispy and flaky.
Tessy Isah
[email protected]These cookies were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the delicate pastry and the creamy almond filling. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Militaru Sorin
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of these cookies. The cardamom and cinnamon give them a warm and cozy taste. They're also really pretty, so they're perfect for gift-giving.
Rohdar Linda
[email protected]I've never made Finnish star cookies before, but this recipe was easy to follow and the cookies turned out beautifully. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.
Maylei Meeks
[email protected]These Finnish star cookies were absolutely delicious! They had the perfect balance of sweetness and spice, and the almond filling was divine. I will definitely be making these again for my holiday party.