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Cream Cheese Jam Pinwheel Cookies

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 40 cookies
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Cream Cheese Jam Pinwheel Cookies are festive, elegant treats featuring a tender, buttery cream cheese dough and sweet raspberry jam. Perfect for Christmas or any special occasion, these easy pinwheel cookies are light, fruity, and beautifully dusted with powdered sugar. Ideal for holiday cookie trays!


Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened

  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

  • 1/2 cup seedless raspberry jam (or your favorite jam)

  • Powdered sugar for garnish


Instructions

  • Prepare the Dough:
    In a large bowl, beat the butter and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing just until combined. Form the dough into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.

  • Roll Out the Dough:
    Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. On a floured surface, roll the chilled dough into a rectangle about 1/8 inch thick.

  • Spread the Jam:
    Spread an even layer of seedless raspberry jam over the dough, leaving a small border along the edges.

  • Form the Pinwheel Roll:
    Starting from a long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another 20–30 minutes to firm up.

  • Slice and Bake:
    Slice the dough log into 1/4-inch thick pinwheels. Arrange cookies about 2 inches apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake for 12–14 minutes, until edges are lightly golden.

  • Cool and Garnish:
    Let cookies cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.


Notes

  • Ensure the dough stays cold for easy slicing and neat swirls.

  • You can substitute raspberry jam with apricot, strawberry, or any preferred seedless jam.

  • For extra festive flair, add a sprinkle of colored sanding sugar before baking.