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Valentine's Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies

Valentine's Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies

These delightful Valentine's Raspberry Pinwheel Cookies combine buttery dough with vibrant raspberries for a sweet treat perfect for any romantic occasion.
Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 45 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 5 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 44 cookies
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 5 tablespoons all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp granulated sugar for sprinkling
  • 2 large eggs separated into yolks and whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
Filling & Topping
  • 10 oz frozen raspberries thawed and drained
  • 1 1/2 cups Valentine colored nonpareil decors

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • rolling pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Cookie Preparation
  1. Thaw the frozen raspberries and drain excess liquid.
  2. In a bowl, mix the 2 cups flour, baking powder, and salt.
  3. In a separate bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and 1 cup granulated sugar until fluffy.
  4. Add the egg yolks and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and mix well.
  5. Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture and blend until a dough forms.
  6. Divide the dough in half; roll each half into a rectangle between parchment paper.
  7. Spread the raspberries evenly onto the dough rectangles.
  8. Roll the dough tightly from one end to form pinwheels.
  9. Wrap the rolled dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Slice the chilled dough into 1/4 inch thick cookies and place on a baking sheet.
  12. Sprinkle the Valentine colored nonpareil decors on top of each cookie.
  13. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
  14. Allow cookies to cool on wire racks before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cookieCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 1gFat: 5g

Notes

Customize the filling with other berries or add citrus zest for a unique flavor. Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week.

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