Strawberry Nut Pinwheel Cookies Food

DATE-NUT PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in eggs. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Divide dough into 3 portions; shape each into a disk. Cover and refrigerate 1 hour or until firm enough to roll., For filling, place dates, water and sugar in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until dates are tender and liquid is almost evaporated. Stir in walnuts; cool completely., Roll each dough portion between 2 sheets of waxed paper into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove waxed paper. Spread a third of the filling over each rectangle. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Wrap securely. Refrigerate until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/3-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

STRAWBERRY NUT PINWHEEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well/.
• Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture.
• On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14 x 10-in rectangle.
• Spread jam to within 1/2 inches of edges. Sprinkle nuts over the jam.
• Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a side.
• Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 inches apart on greased baking sheets.
• Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned.
• Remove to wire racks to cool.

STRAWBERRY FRUIT BALLS

Steps:

• Mix all the ingredients except the 3 ounce box of gelatin. Cover mixture and place in the refrigerator overnight. The next day, roll mixture into strawberry shapes.
• Place the 3 ounce box of gelatin in a plate, and roll the shaped strawberries in the gelatin until coated. Place bits of mint leaves to create the stems; secure the stems with a piece of toothpick.

STRAWBERRY-NUT PINWHEEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14-in. x 10-in. rectangle. Spread jam to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle nuts over jam. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
• Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

CRANBERRY NUT SWIRLS

Steps:

• Combine butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy, scraping the bowl occasionally. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture, beating well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., Combine cranberries, walnuts and orange zest; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10-in. square. Combine brown sugar and milk; brush over dough. Sprinkle with cranberry mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up tightly, jelly-roll style. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm, several hours or overnight. , Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on well-greased baking sheets. Bake until edges are light brown, 14-15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.

CINNAMON PINWHEEL COOKIES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the first 4 dry ingedients.
• Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
• Dissolve yeast in water.
• Blend in egg, milk, and oil.
• Stir this into the flour mixture.
• Chill the resulting dough 1 hour.
• Knead four times.
• Roll dough to an 11"x18" rectangle.
• Combine filling ingredients and spread on the dough.
• Roll the dough up jelly roll style. You should have an 18" long cylinder of dough.
• Chill one more hour.
• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Cut the dough into 1/2" slices.
• Roll each slice out slightly to flatten.
• Dredge each slice in sugar.
• Bake on ungreased cookie sheet for 15 minutes.

RASPBERRY NUT PINWHEELS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking powder; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Roll out dough between 2 sheets of waxed paper into a 12-in. square. Remove waxed paper. Spread dough with jam; sprinkle with nuts. Roll up tightly, jelly-roll style; cover. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. Uncover dough and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are light brown, 9-12 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.