Cinnamon Nutella® Swirl Sandwich Cookies
INGREDIENTS for 8 portions
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115 grams butter, softened
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115 grams cream cheese, softened
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160 grams all-purpose flour
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4/1 teaspoon salt
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50 grams sugar
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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75 grams Nutella®
To prepare this delicious recipe, 15g of Nutella® per person is enough to enjoy!
METHOD
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STEP 1
In a large bowl, beat butter and cream cheese until creamy for about 2 minutes. Gradually beat in flour and salt until mixed well. Wrap dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 1 hour or until dough is firm enough to roll. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
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STEP 2
On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into 15" by 12" rectangles and trim the edges. Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar evenly over the dough.
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step 3
Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm for about 2 hours.
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step 4
Preheat oven to 180°C. Remove log from fridge; with a serrated knife, cut log crosswise into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place cookies on ungreased cookie sheet, flatten slightly with the palm of your hand and bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer cookies to wire rack to cool.
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step 5
To make the sandwich cookies, spread or pipe Nutella® onto the inside of one cookie; top with another cookie.