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Yummy. Yummy!!!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BlueRaindrop"},"reviewBody":"These were a little tricky, but pinwheel cookies are a little difficult for me as well. I am hosting a baby shower soon and was looking for something different to make. These are perfect. I can already see different color combinations to match occasions!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-12-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GoldBike"},"reviewBody":"These taste like the inside of a peppermint patty. I had to add 3 tablespoons of water to be able to knead it all together. I also cut it into 1\/4 inch slices, not 1\/2 inch slices.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-03-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"BluePopsicle"},"reviewBody":"We've used this base recipe in our family for years. They are so good. You can easily change the flavoring up on them too. YUMM! The pinwheel design can be hard to make, which is the only reason this recipe doesn't get 5 stars from me.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-04-18","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OliveProcessor"},"reviewBody":"this is a good recipe for cream mints. you could use any color combo to make for any holiday. just use candy coloring as regular will make the recipe off","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2014-12-04","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"GreenRadio"},"reviewBody":"actually I wouldn't even give them one star. threw them in the garbage. my niece took a bite and spit it out.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":1,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2015-03-22","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"OrangeFan"},"reviewBody":"I've made cream cheese mints like these many times, but never the pinwheel style. 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