Chocolate Orange Pinwheel Cookies |
|
 |
Prep Time: 40 Minutes Cook Time: 48 Minutes |
Ready In: 88 Minutes Servings: 4 |
|
A wonderful orange infused cookie with a chocolate orange ribbon that is perfect for your holiday cookie tray or any time of the year. Note: Times do not include 4 hour or overnight chilling times, so plan accordingly. Ingredients:
1 cup butter, softened |
3 ounces cream cheese, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
2 eggs |
1 orange, rind of, grated |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
3 1/2 cups flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips |
3 ounces cream cheese, softened |
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar |
1/4 cup orange juice |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla |
Directions:
1. In a mixing bowl, cream together the butter, cream cheese and sugar.
2. Add the eggs, orange rind, and vanilla; mix well.
3. Combine flour, salt and baking powder; add to the creamed mixture and blend well.
4. Cover and chill for at least 4 hours; make sure dough is firm.
5. In the mean time, combine all filling ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat until smooth. Set aside to cool.
6. On a floured surface, divide dough in half; roll each half into a 12 x11 rectangle. Spread filling over rectangles of dough. Carefully roll up into tight jelly roll logs. Wrap logs in waxed paper.
7. Chill overnight.
8. Remove waxed paper; cut rolls into 1/4 slices. Place slices on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool.
|
|