GINGER CRANBERRY PINWHEELS

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Here's a nice Christmas cookie with a cheery shape. They're so much fun to make and even more fun to eat. -Laurel Doughty, Fryeburg, Maine

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
1/4 cup sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/4 cup orange marmalade
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
24 whole fresh cranberries
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in flour and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour. , In a large saucepan, bring 1/2 cup cranberries, sugar and water to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-6 minutes or until berries pop. Remove from the heat; stir in marmalade and ginger. Set aside., Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll each portion into a 16 x12-in. rectangle. Let stand for 20 minutes. With a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut dough into 4-in. squares. Place 3 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets., Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of filling into the center of each square. Cut through dough from each corner of square to within 1/2 in. of center. Fold alternating points to each center to form a pinwheel; pinch gently at center to seal. Gently press a whole cranberry in center of each one., Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until lightly browned around edges. Remove to wire racks to cool. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Fat 11g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 93mg sodium, Carbohydrate 18g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.