GINGER CRANBERRY PINWHEELS
Here's a nice Christmas cookie with a cheery shape. They're so much fun to make and even more fun to eat. -Laurel Doughty, Fryeburg, Maine
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 cup cranberries, sugar and water to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until berries pop. Remove from the heat; stir in marmalade and ginger. Set aside., Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 16 x12-in. rectangle. Let stand for 20 minutes. With a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut dough into 4-in. squares. Place 3 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets., Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of filling into the center of each square. Cut through dough from each corner of square to within 1/2 in. of center. Fold alternating points to each center to form a pinwheel; pinch gently at center to seal. Gently press a whole cranberry in center of each one., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
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Edgar Amaya
[email protected]Overall, I really enjoyed these ginger cranberry pinwheels. They're a great appetizer or snack for any occasion.
Nozipho Laurancia
[email protected]These were a bit too tart for my taste. I think I'll add some more sugar next time.
Ekbal Hossain
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of ginger, but I loved these pinwheels. The cranberry filling is the perfect complement to the ginger dough.
MD Tarif Islam
[email protected]These were a great way to use up some leftover cranberry sauce. I'll definitely be making them again next year.
Muzamil darra
[email protected]I made these pinwheels gluten-free by using gluten-free flour. They turned out great!
Furqan Ahmed
[email protected]These were a bit time-consuming to make, but they were worth the effort. They're so delicious!
Audrey Chitsike
[email protected]I found the dough to be a bit dry. I had to add some extra butter to get it to roll out properly.
Sk Sahin
[email protected]These were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
Essam mohamed
[email protected]These pinwheels are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker. I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.
Md Faruf
[email protected]I love the combination of ginger and cranberry in these pinwheels. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.
Rana Bilal
[email protected]These were a great make-ahead appetizer for my New Year's Eve party. They were easy to assemble and they looked really impressive on a platter.
Arman Rabbi
[email protected]I made these pinwheels for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! They're so festive and delicious.
Rajesh Sada
[email protected]These ginger cranberry pinwheels were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.