Description
Blueberry Whirlwind Cookies are delightful treats with a buttery base, swirled with sweet blueberry jam in a pinwheel design. These cookies are perfect for any occasion, from afternoon tea to holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough:
- 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup unsalted butter (softened)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Filling and Topping:
- ½ cup blueberry jam or preserves
- ½ teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar (for dusting, optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream butter and sugar until fluffy. Add egg, vanilla, and dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Roll Dough: Divide dough, roll into rectangles, spread jam, and zest. Roll up tightly and chill.
- Bake: Preheat oven, slice chilled logs, and bake until golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let cookies cool before dusting with powdered sugar.
Notes
- Use high-quality blueberry preserves for the best flavor.
- These cookies can be made ahead and frozen before slicing and baking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes (plus chilling time)
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 40 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
