Ginger Cranberry Pinwheels

Submitted by United Church of God on Thu, 2011-04-28 13:24
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Description

A unique zesty treat that will delight your taste buds!

Summary

Yield
pinwheels
Source

Bill Swaney

Prep time45 minutes

Ingredients

1Cupsoftened butter
8Ouncecream cheese (1 pkg)
1⁄4Cupsugar
2 1⁄2Cupflour
1⁄2Cupcranberries fresh or frozen (for filling)
1⁄4Cupsugar (for filling)
1Tablespoonwater (for filling)
1⁄4Teaspoonground ginger (for filling)
24 fresh cranberries (for filling)
 Unknownconfectioners' sugar (for filling)

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl beat butter, cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • Gradually beat in flour. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  • In large saucepan, bring ½ c cranberries, sugar and water to boil over medium heat.
  • Reduce heat; simmer uncovered for 5 – 6 min or until berries pop
  • Remove from heat; stir in marmalade and ginger. Set aside.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • On floured surface roll each portion into a 16” x 12” rectangle. Let stand 20 min.
  • Cut dough into 4” squares. Place 3” apart on lightly greased baking sheets.
  • Spoon 1 t of filling in center of each square.
  • Cut through dough from each corner to within ½ “ 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 350 degree for 12 – 15 min.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Dust with confectioners’ sugar.

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