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Oct 08, 2010

Snickerdoodle Pinwheels

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Back for week 2 of the 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies! I’m not going to lie, I’m already having trouble coming up with cookies! I did 25 days of holiday treats last December and used most of my favorite recipes and others that I’d wanted to try for awhile.

I was inspired by my snickerdoodle cupcakes but wanted something different from the usual snickerdoodle. These turned out just as I’d hoped and they might just be the cutest cookies I’ve ever seen.

The dough is almost a sugar cookie dough but it includes cream cheese which I think belongs in all snickerdoodles. It gives the cookies a softer texture and just a slight tang that you probably wouldn’t notice if it wasn’t pointed out to you. The cinnamon sugar gives it the classic snickerdoodle flavor and you could even take it one step further and dust the tops of the cookies with the mixture, although it would cover up the pretty swirls.

The cookies are a little more involved than regular cookies. My advice is to generously flour your work surface. I skimped on the flour and ended up having to piece the dough together as I rolled it. So use more than you normally would and use a pastry brush to dust any excess off.

It’s a great cookie though and one that just about anyone would enjoy. I look forward to making it again once the holidays get here!

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Snickerdoodle Pinwheels
Ingredients
For the cookies:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
  • 3 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
For the cinnamon mixture:
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
  1. Cream butter, cream cheese, and sugar in a large mixing bowl until light and fluffy. Add in egg and vanilla; beat until combined. Sift in flour and baking powder. Mix just until combined, being careful not to overmix. Dump dough onto counter and knead 2 or 3 times just to incorporate any leftover flour. Divide into 2 discs and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for about an hour.
  2. To make cinnamon mixture, combine sugar and cinnamon. Melt butter; set aside.
  3. Working with one disc of dough at a time, roll out into a 12 x 8 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Brush dough with half of the melted butter. Sprinkle with half of the cinnamon mixture. Starting from one of the short sides, roll into a tight log. Wrap in plastic wrap. Repeat with other disc. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  4. When ready to bake, preheat oven to 375F.
  5. Use a sharp knife to cut dough into 1/4-inch rounds; place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are just slightly golden. Cool on wire rack.


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  1. Pam says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 2:48 am

    I LOVE these! I am so going to have to try them – I never thought about putting cream cheese in snickerdoodles! Your pictures look amazing, too : )
    .-= Pam´s last blog ..12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies- Week Two- Pumpkin Cranberry Biscotti =-.

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  2. BethieofVA says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 3:12 am

    They are so pretty with the swirl. YUM!!

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  3. April says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 4:11 am

    They are gorgeous! I love the swirl!
    .-= April´s last blog ..Oatmeal Raisin Cookies-Week 2 =-.

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  4. Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 4:28 am

    Ah snickerdoodles again! Now I’m definitely going to have to make these things!
    .-= Samantha Angela @ Bikini Birthday´s last blog ..Eating Animals – Review =-.

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  5. Tracy says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 4:58 am

    I made something similar for these week’s cookie and it was a challenge for me. Glad to see others having success with the pinwheel type of cookie. I’ll have to try your recipe soon!
    .-= Tracy´s last blog ..12 weeks of Cookies Week 2 =-.

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  6. Cristine says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 6:18 am

    Wow… these look amazing!
    .-= Cristine´s last blog ..FFwD- Gerards Mustard Tart =-.

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  7. megan says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 6:20 am

    Ha! They look like mini cini rolls!

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  8. Tracy says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 6:46 am

    These look so soft and delicious! Yum!
    .-= Tracy´s last blog ..Red Velvet Shortbread Cookies =-.

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  9. Lisa says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 6:51 am

    I love cinnamon and sugar and have been wanting to try a cinnamon roll cookie. Yours look absolutely delicious and I’m sure that addition of cream cheese to the dough really makes them tender.
    .-= Lisa´s last blog ..12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies 2 – Cinnamon Cornflake Cookies =-.

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  10. Sue says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 6:55 am

    These cookies look like they would melt in your mouth! They look beautiful and delicious! Anything with cream cheese is O.K. in my book:)

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  11. Trisha says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 7:54 am

    These look really pretty … i bet they taste as good as they look!
    .-= Trisha´s last blog ..Week 2 of 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies- Chocolate Pistachio Fudge =-.

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  12. natalie (the sweets life) says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 9:34 am

    bookmarking these–cant wait to give them a go!
    .-= natalie (the sweets life)´s last blog ..Moroccan Stew =-.

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  13. Lina says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 12:03 pm

    cream cheese dough with cinnamon. sounds like a winner :)
    .-= Lina´s last blog ..12 Weeks of Christmas- Week 2 – Chocolate Dipped Disney Cookies =-.

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  14. Avril says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 2:24 pm

    OMHappiness!!!! I just love the looks of these cookies – I want to make them ASAP! I really like how there is cream cheese in the cookies too AND how the recipe makes sooo many!

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
    ~avril :-)
    .-= Avril´s last blog ..Toll House Pie Bars – Week 2 of 12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies =-.

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  15. Katrina says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 5:39 pm

    Yum. Those ARE really fun. So do you have a snickerdoodle recipe that has cream cheese in i?. I would love that if you have one. Great cookie.
    .-= Katrina´s last blog ..FFWD—Gerard’s Mustard Tart And CSN Stores Giveaway Winner! =-.

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    • amanda says

      Oct 08, 2010 at 6:01 pm

      This is the recipe I use:

      http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Lighter-Snickerdoodles/Detail.aspx

      Except I use full fat cream cheese! ;) They’re so good, like the classic but softer.

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  16. Jennifer @ Maple n Cornbread says

    Oct 08, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    These are genius!!!! and so pretty too!
    .-= Jennifer @ Maple n Cornbread´s last blog ..Sweet Potato Pie Fudge =-.

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  17. Bonnie says

    Oct 09, 2010 at 3:37 pm

    These are beautiful cookies. They are pretty and so delicate looking.
    .-= Bonnie´s last blog ..2nd Annual 12 Weeks of Christmas Bloghop =-.

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  18. Martha (MM) says

    Oct 11, 2010 at 3:05 pm

    Cinnamon anything is my favorite! These would definitely be a perfect addition for my cookie trays! I love the simplicity and beauty of these and I know they would be my favorite cookie ever! :-)
    .-= Martha (MM)´s last blog ..Tailgating Time 5 =-.

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  19. marcellina says

    Oct 11, 2010 at 3:59 pm

    These look so delicious!I have never made cookies with cream cheese in them. Our Australian recipe are so different but I have been seeing it included recently as I read more US Cookbooks. Love the variation! I must try these. Thanks for stopping by my blog!
    .-= marcellina´s last blog ..Week 2 of Twelve Weeks of Christmas Cookies – Chocolate Snowballs =-.

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  20. Jamie says

    Oct 11, 2010 at 4:52 pm

    I love snickerdoodles and these are so different and unique. I love the addition of cream cheese. Awesome photos! I wish I could just pick up one or two of those cookies from my computer screen and eat them.
    .-= Jamie´s last blog ..Chicken Tortilla Soup with The Kids Cook Monday! =-.

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  21. Melynda says

    Oct 12, 2010 at 8:57 am

    I have never had a snickerdoodle but they sound so fun and you make them look delicious!
    .-= Melynda´s last blog ..12 Weeks of Christmas Cookies – Cranberry Oatmeal Bars =-.

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  22. Jenn says

    Oct 23, 2010 at 6:45 pm

    I finally got a chance to make these and they’re delicious! I sandwiched them together with your Pumpkin Cheesecake Dip, and rolled the edges in crushed gingersnaps, and it was absolutely awesome!

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