Raisin Pinwheel Cookies

4.34 from 9 votes

These Pinwheel Cookies are a favorite in our family! My grandma makes them for every gathering and they disappear in moments!

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: 100 Best Cookies Recipes on the Planet

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cookies, dessert, raisins

Servings: cookies

Author: Carrian Cheney

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
In a blender, combine the raisins, water, sugar and vanilla, mix until smooth and pour into a small saucepan.
3 Cups Raisins, ½ Cup Water, ¼ Cup Granulated Sugar, ½ teaspoon McCormick Vanilla Extract
Boil for 5 minutes and set aside.
In the bowl of a standing mixer, cream the shortening and sugars for 1 minute.
1 Cup Shortening, 1 Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 Cup Brown Sugar
Add the eggs and mix again.
2 Eggs
In a separate bowl, whisk together the dry ingredients and add into the wet ingredients until a thick dough forms.
4 Cups All-Purpose Flour, ½ teaspoon Salt, 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough in a big rectangle.
Spread the raisin mixture all over the dough and roll the dough like pinwheels or cinnamon rolls.
Slice into cookies and place on a parchment lined baking sheet.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, and allow to cool for 2-5 minutes on the pan then remove to a cooling rack.

Store in an airtight container.