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Christmastime is the ultimate time for cookies to shine, and the more intricate and beautiful, the better. Elegant and delicious, pinwheel cookies are a favorite holiday treat and stand out on cookie trays, at holiday parties, or even wrapped up and distributed as gifts. The process of making them is a little more involved than with drop cookies, but it provides a good opportunity to bond with family and friends while baking. Plus, they're so pretty you won't mind the extra time. These pinwheel cookies will bring even more merriness this Christmas.
Christmas Pinwheel Cookies
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This classic pinwheel cookie recipe was handed down by creator Gitano's Ukrainian grandmother and altered to have a more colorful appearance. If you have problems with the dough sticking, simply add more flour, and if it doesn't cut easily after refrigeration (or you just want your cookies faster), place it in the freezer for one hour.
Orange Date Pinwheel Cookies
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Fresh orange zest gives these pinwheels a nice tart taste, while the date filling provides sweetness — together, the flavors make a unique and delicious cookie. Don't forget to refrigerate the dough both before and after rolling it up to streamline the rolling and cutting process.
Pinwheel Cookies II
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"This cookie recipe is 100 years old," says community member happywifey. "My mom used to make them when we were little and they are a family favorite. It takes some practice getting the rolling down, but once you have it, these cookies are well worth it. Especially for peanut butter and chocolate lovers."
Baklava Pinwheel Cookies
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These chewy pinwheels get that classic baklava flavor from walnuts, cinnamon, and honey. As an added bonus, they're easier to make than the average pinwheel cookie.
Black and White Pinwheels
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Pinwheels may not be the easiest cookie to make, but this recipe comes out beautifully with strong chocolate flavor. To help maintain the cookie roll's shape, try cutting with a piece of thread: simply wrap your thread around the roll, cross the ends, and pull together.
Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies I
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"Wow wow and WOW! These manage to be delicate and chewy at the same time. Luscious filling. The lemon offsets the sweetness of the dates to perfection," says community member Baricat. "The only change I made is to add a teaspoon of cinnamon to the dough because that's how my mom made them and I knew from experience that the subtle spice showcases the date flavor and lets it shine. Toasted pecans make a tasty substitute for walnuts."
Jewel Swirls
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Using Jell-O as a filling gives these pinwheel cookies a colorful twist, while adding sour cream to the batter gives them a nice softness. These cookies look as good as they taste, and they'll disappear quickly a parties.
Cinnamon Pinwheels
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These cinnamon pinwheels are a nice crispy alternative to cinnamon rolls and bring a festive spirit to a basic cookie tray. Take things up a notch by glazing them with cream cheese icing.
Date Nut Pinwheel Cookies II
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These nostalgic Christmas cookies can be enjoyed at any age and the dough is easy to work with. "This recipe makes three rolls of dough, which can be frozen until ready to bake," says Christy McCuiston.
Chocolate Pinwheels
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These pinwheel cookies are easy to work with and have a nice flavor that isn't overly sweet. If you don't have any chocolate on hand, you can also make the chocolate dough by using cocoa powder.
Pinwheel Cookies III
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These pinwheels have a sweet, caramel-like filling that doesn't overwhelm the dough. You can make and roll this dough ahead of time and store it for several days in the refrigerator.
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