Cinnamon Sugar Pinwheel Cookies |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 60 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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DH loves these cookies. Makes a nice addition to a Christmas cookie tray! Prep time includes chilling. Ingredients:
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese |
1/2 cup butter |
1 egg yolk |
1 cup flour |
1/4 cup melted butter |
1/3 cup sugar |
2 teaspoons cinnamon |
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts |
powdered sugar |
Directions:
1. Allow cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter to soften, then blend together.
2. Stir in egg yolk and flour, mix well.
3. Cover bowl and chill 30 minutes.
4. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
5. Divide dough in half and roll very thin.
6. Brush with 2 Tbsp melted butter.
7. Combine cinnamon, sugar and nuts, sprinkle half this mixture over dough.
8. Roll up like a jelly roll.
9. Cut roll in 1/2 inch slices and place cut side down on ungreased baking sheet.
10. Repeat other half.
11. Bake 15 minutes or till golden brown.
12. Cool on wire rack, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.
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