FINNISH PINWHEELS

Finnish Pinwheels image

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 15

FOR THE FILLING
1/2 pound(s) pitted dried plums, chopped
1/2 pound(s) pitted dates, chopped
1 cup(s) water
2 tablespoon(s) sugar
1 tablespoon(s) butter
FOR THE PASTRY
3 cup(s) all purpose flour
1 cup(s) sugar
2 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) salt
1 cup(s) cold butter
1 - egg, beaten
3 tablespoon(s) heavy whipping cream
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla

Steps:

In a saucepan, combine dried plums, dates, water, and sugar. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened. Remove from the heat and stir in butter. Cool.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Cut in butter as for a pie pastry. Blend in egg, cream, and vanilla. Form into two balls.
Place one ball at a time on a floured surface and roll to 1/8-in. thickness. Cut into 2-in. squares. Place on ungreased baking sheets. Make 1-in. slits in corners. Place 1/2 teaspoon filling in the center of each square. Bring every other corner up into center to form a pinwheel and press lightly. Bake at 325° for 12 minutes or until the points are light golden brown.