Pumpkin Pinwheel Cookies Recipe

Name: Pumpkin Pinwheel Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups solid pack pumpkin; 3 cups sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice; 1 cup walnuts, chopped; 1 cup shortening; 3 eggs; 4 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups solid pack pumpkin
3 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup shortening
3 eggs
4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1
Combine pumpkin, 1 cup of the sugar and pumpkin pie spice in a saucepan. Bring to a boil.
2
Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes.
3
Stir in walnuts; cool and set aside.
4
Cream shortening and remaining 2 cups of sugar in a large bowl.
5
Add eggs; beat until fluffy.
6
Combine flour, baking soda, salt and cinnamon; add to creamed mixture. Mix well.
7
Divide dough into 3 equal parts.
8
On lightly floured foil, roll each into an 8 x 12 inch rectangle.
9
Spread with 1/3 reserved mixture.
10
Starting from the wide end, roll as for jelly roll.
11
Wrap in foil.
12
Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
13
Place rolls in freezer several hours or overnight.
14
When ready to bake, remove one roll at a time, unwrap and cut with a sharp knife into 3/8 inch slices.
15
Arrange on greased cookie sheets.
16
Bake in a 400 degree Fahrenheit oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
17
Cool.
18
ICING:
19
If desired, mix 2 cups powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon melted butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 or 3 tablespoons of milk together. Drizzle icing over cooled cookies. Allow icing to harden before plating.

1317

kcal

Calories

Fat

247

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups solid pack pumpkin, 3 cups sugar, divided, 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, 1 cup walnuts, chopped, and more.

Yes, Pumpkin Pinwheel Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Pumpkin Pinwheel Cookies

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