APRICOT PINWHEELS
I decorate my little spirals with vanilla icing, but they're yummy without it, too. Dried apricots and lots of spice give the cookies Old World flavor. -Beverly Sadergaski, Saint Cloud, Minnesota
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine apricots, water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, 10 minutes. Cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until pureed. Stir in pecans; set aside., In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. In a large bowl, whisk flour, baking soda, salt, nutmeg, cardamom and cloves; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Refrigerate, covered, at least 2 hours or overnight., Divide dough into two portions. On a baking sheet, roll out each portion between two sheets of waxed paper into a 15x9-in. rectangle. Refrigerate 30 minutes., Remove waxed paper. Spread half of the apricot mixture over one portion. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Repeat with remaining dough. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small bowl, mix confectioners' sugar, butter, vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Pipe onto cookies. Let stand until set., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made 2 days in advance. Wrap logs in plastic and place in a resealable bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Place wrapped logs in resealable plastic freezer bags and freeze. To use, unwrap frozen logs and cut into slices. Bake as directed.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 44mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Nayon Khan
khann25@aol.comOverall, I thought these apricot pinwheels were a great recipe. They were easy to make and they tasted delicious. I would definitely recommend them to others.
Dylan plays
dylan60@hotmail.comThese pinwheels are a bit too labor-intensive for my taste. I'll probably stick to buying them from the store.
Mdrazzak Razzak
r_mdrazzak54@yahoo.comI'm not a fan of apricots, but I still enjoyed these pinwheels. The cream cheese and puff pastry were a great combination.
Kimuli Margie
mkimuli99@yahoo.comThese pinwheels are a great way to use up leftover apricots.
Omar Salmin
s74@aol.comI added a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar to the top of the pinwheels before baking them. It gave them a nice extra flavor.
dash vlogs (Charunga matheesha)
dash-v@aol.comI didn't have any cream cheese, so I used Greek yogurt instead. It worked just as well.
Alli
alli15@gmail.comThe filling was too runny. It leaked out of the pinwheels when I baked them.
Jj McKinney
mckinney.j@hotmail.comI had trouble getting the pinwheels to stay rolled up. They kept unrolling in the oven.
Drhumyon Kabir
kabirdrhumyon51@gmail.comThese pinwheels are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.
Breeze Boxerfriend
boxerfriend_b@gmail.comI love that these pinwheels can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.
Isah Ibrahim
isahi@gmail.comThese pinwheels are a great way to use up leftover puff pastry.
BEN LINDOR
l24@hotmail.frI've made these pinwheels with different fillings, like Nutella and berries. They're always delicious.
Prince Vai
p-vai27@gmail.comThese pinwheels are the perfect party food. They're easy to make ahead of time and they always disappear quickly.
philile sibeko
philile_s@yahoo.comI'm not a baker, but I was able to make these pinwheels without any problems. They're really easy to follow.
MWAAL LOOSE
loose-mwaal95@yahoo.comI made these pinwheels for my kids' lunch boxes and they loved them. They're a great way to get them to eat their fruit.
Yonas Tigestu
t-yonas91@yahoo.comThese pinwheels were a bit more work than I expected, but they were definitely worth it. They were so delicious and everyone at my potluck raved about them.
Bakht Shair
s@gmail.comI was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a huge fan of apricots, but I'm so glad I did. These pinwheels were amazing! The apricots were perfectly complemented by the cream cheese and puff pastry.
Amirali Gopang
g_amirali72@gmail.comI've made these apricot pinwheels several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tangy.
Triza Mmbone
m100@hotmail.frThese apricot pinwheels were a hit at my party. They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.