STRAWBERRY-NUT PINWHEEL COOKIES

Strawberry-Nut Pinwheel Cookies image

"All the 'cookie monsters' I know love these treats," explains Ruth Gillmore from Alden, New York. "I enjoy the cookies because they're easy to roll up, cut and bake. The strawberry-walnut filling is very tasty!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup strawberry jam
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

In a bowl, cream butter and sugar. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture. , On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Spread jam to within 1/2 in. of edges. Sprinkle nuts over jam. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.