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Cream Cheese Jam Pinwheel Cookies Recipe

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Delightful Cream Cheese Jam Pinwheel Cookies that combine a buttery, creamy dough with a sweet jam swirl. These homemade treats are perfect for tea time or special occasions, offering a tender, melt-in-your-mouth bite with a hint of fruity flavor from your choice of jam.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • 1/2 cup jam (raspberry, strawberry, or apricot recommended)

Optional

  • Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, cream together the softened butter, cream cheese, and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
  2. Add Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, mixing gently until a soft dough forms.
  3. Chill the Dough: Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a disk. Wrap each disk tightly in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  4. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
  5. Roll Out the Dough: On a lightly floured surface or between sheets of parchment paper, roll out one disk of dough into a 12 by 10-inch rectangle. Spread a thin, even layer of your chosen jam over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges to prevent overflow when rolling.
  6. Roll and Chill: Starting from one long side, carefully roll the dough into a tight log. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for another 15 to 20 minutes to help it firm up for slicing. Repeat these steps with the second disk of dough and jam.
  7. Slice and Bake: Using a sharp knife, slice the chilled dough log into 1/4-inch thick rounds. Place the cookie rounds on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 2 inches apart to allow for slight spreading. Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  8. Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely. If desired, dust the cookies with powdered sugar before serving for an elegant finish.

Notes

  • You can use any jam flavor you prefer; berry and stone fruit jams work especially well.
  • Be careful not to overfill the dough with jam to avoid leakage during baking.
  • Chilling the dough properly is key to clean slices and maintaining the pinwheel shape.
  • Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For a dairy-free option, substitute butter and cream cheese with vegan alternatives.

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