CINNAMON PINWHEELS RECIPES

Steps:

• Divide the cookie dough in half (do not substitute slice-and-bake dough). On a floured surface, roll each piece into an 8-by-12-inch rectangle.
• Sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
• Starting from a long side, roll each rectangle into a log. Refrigerate until firm. Slice ¼ inch thick.
• Bake at 350°F on parchment-lined baking sheets until just beginning to brown, 15 to 18 minutes.
• Cool slightly on baking sheets, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Steps:

• Allow cream cheese and 1/2 cup butter to soften, then blend together.
• Stir in egg yolk and flour, mix well.
• Cover bowl and chill 30 minutes.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees.
• Divide dough in half and roll very thin.
• Brush with 2 Tbsp melted butter.
• Combine cinnamon, sugar and nuts, sprinkle half this mixture over dough.
• Roll up like a jelly roll.
• Cut roll in 1/2 inch slices and place cut side down on ungreased baking sheet.
• Repeat other half.
• Bake 15 minutes or till golden brown.
• Cool on wire rack, then sprinkle with powdered sugar.