CINNAMON SUGAR PINWHEEL COOKIES

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DH loves these cookies. Makes a nice addition to a Christmas cookie tray! Prep time includes chilling.

Provided by Aunt Paula

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h

Yield 30 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup butter
1 egg yolk
1 cup flour
1/4 cup melted butter
1/3 cup sugar
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup finely chopped nuts
powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Allow cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter to soften, then blend together.
  • Stir in egg yolk and flour, mix well.
  • Cover bowl and chill 30 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Divide dough in half and roll very thin.
  • Brush with 2 Tbsp melted butter.
  • Combine cinnamon, sugar and nuts, sprinkle half this mixture over dough.
  • Roll up like a jelly roll.
  • Cut roll in 1/2 inch slices and place cut side down on ungreased baking sheet.
  • Repeat other half.
  • Bake 15 minutes or till golden brown.
  • Cool on wire rack, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 89.8, Fat 6.9, SaturatedFat 3.7, Cholesterol 20.9, Sodium 65.3, Carbohydrate 6.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 2.4, Protein 1.1

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