Best Cinnamon Twirl Roly Poly Recipes

CINNAMON TWIRL COOKIES

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These rolled cookies are tasty and fun to make with your family. The sugary mixture of walnuts and cinnamon is a light, sweet filling that will leave everyone wanting another bite. -Phyllis Cappuccio, Malden, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 64 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup margarine, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 large egg yolk, room temperature
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Dash salt
FILLING:
1 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 cup sugar
2-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat margarine and sour cream until blended. Add egg yolk; mix well. Combine flour and salt; add to margarine mixture and mix well (dough will be sticky). Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough into eighths. On a well-floured surface, roll each portion into a 10-in. circle. Cut each circle into 8 triangles. Combine the walnuts, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over each triangle. , Roll up triangles from the wide ends and place point side down 1 in. apart on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake until lightly browned, 20-22 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 68 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 4mg cholesterol, Sodium 37mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

APPLE DUMPLING ROLL-UPS

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A family friend gave me a simple way to make apple dumplings without lots of steps. I love the sticky cinnamon topping. -Jenny Leighty, West Salem, Ohio

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

3 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1-1/2 teaspoons salt
3 tablespoons cold butter, cubed
1-1/3 cups 2% milk
3/4 to 1 cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
4 cups chopped apples (about 4 medium)
SAUCE:
1-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups water
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add milk; stir just until moistened (dough will be soft and sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface. Roll into an 18x12-in. rectangle. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon to within 1 in. of edges; top with apples. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Using a serrated knife, cut into 12 slices. Place in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan, cut side down., In a small saucepan, combine sauce ingredients; bring to a boil, whisking to blend. Cook and stir 3-4 minutes or until thickened. Pour over top., Bake, uncovered, until golden brown and bubbly, 45-55 minutes. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 413mg sodium, Carbohydrate 71g carbohydrate (44g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.