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Ruth’S Peppermint Pinwheels

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This International dessert features All-purpose flour, Salt, Butter or margarine, Sifted powdered sugar, Eggs. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 60
Calories: 1255.6
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features All-purpose flour, Salt, Butter or margarine, Sifted powdered sugar, Eggs. It delivers smooth, comforting richness, sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 cup All-purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Butter or margarine
  • 1 cup Sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Almond extract OR
  • 3/4 teaspoon Peppermint extract
  • 1/3 teaspoon Red food coloring
  • 1 Egg White
  • 1 tablespoon Water
  • 1/4 cup Hard peppermint candy*
Directions
  1. 1
    candy should be finely crushed ~~Stir together the flour and salt.
  2. 2
    Beat margarine or butter in a mixer bowl for 30 seconds.
  3. 3
    Beat in powdered sugar till fluffy.
  4. 4
    Add egg, vanilla, and extract; beat well.
  5. 5
    Add the dry ingredients.
  6. 6
    Beat till just combined.
  7. 7
    Divide dough in half.
  8. 8
    Mix food coloring into one portion of dough.
  9. 9
    Chill dough 1 hour or till easy to handle.
  10. 10
    Divide each portion of dough in half.
  11. 11
    On lightly floured surface roll out each of the four balls of dough to form an 8" square.
  12. 12
    Place a white square of cookie dough on top fo a red square of cookie dough.
  13. 13
    Roll up, jelly roll style.
  14. 14
    Repeat with remaining dough.
  15. 15
    Wrap the rolls in waxed paper and chill 2 to 24 hours.
  16. 16
    Cut dough into 1/4" thick slices.
  17. 17
    Place on ungreased cookie sheets.
  18. 18
    Bake in a 375F (191&# 194;°C).
  19. 19
    oven for 8 to 10 minutes or till edges are firm and bottoms are light brown.
  20. 20
    Remove cookies and cool on wire racks.
  21. 21
    Beat together egg white and water; brush over warm cookies.
  22. 22
    Sprinkle with crushed peppermint candy

Nutrition Facts

Servings 60

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1255.6kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 44.3g69%
Saturated Fat 13.9g70%
Cholesterol 46.6mg16%
Sodium 1853.7mg78%
Total Carbohydrate 194.1g65%
Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
Sugars 75.7g
Protein 17.4g35%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: allpurpose, almond, baking, butter, candy, christmas, coloring, dessert, eggs, extract, flour, food, hard, international, margarine, peppermint, pinwheels, powdered, red, ruths
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