CRANBERRY ORANGE PINWHEELS

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The fresh cranberries give these cookies a refreshingly tangy taste and bright color. They have a great soft texture.-Pat Habiger, Spearville, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 80 cookies.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup butter, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in orange zest. , Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. , Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the cranberries, pecans and brown sugar. Cover and process until finely chopped; set aside., Roll out one portion of dough between two sheets of waxed paper to a 10-in. square. Remove top sheet; spread dough with half of the cranberry mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style. Wrap in plastic. Repeat with remaining dough and cranberry mixture. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight., Unwrap rolls and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 67 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 36mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Mohammad Rifkhan
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These are the best pinwheels I've ever had! I will definitely be making them again and again.


Nathan Amani
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These pinwheels are so versatile. You can use any type of fruit or nut filling you like.


John Kainika
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I added some chopped walnuts to the filling for extra crunch. They were delicious!


Jasmin Gonzalez
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These are a great make-ahead appetizer. I made them the day before my party and they were still perfect.


CHRIST MILITIALS TV
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved these pinwheels. The orange flavor really balanced out the tartness of the cranberries.


Veronica Alcaraz
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These pinwheels are the perfect combination of sweet and tart. They're also really easy to make.


Malak Hassan
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These are so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of cranberries and oranges.


Raj Gopali
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I made these pinwheels for a potluck and they were a huge success. Everyone raved about them.


Tax Mahumane
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These are the perfect holiday appetizer! They're festive and delicious.


Om Eyad
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I've made these pinwheels several times and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so easy to make and look so impressive.


Patti Riner
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These were a hit at my holiday party! Everyone loved the sweet and tangy flavor of the cranberries and oranges.


Md Saiful lslam
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My family just loved these pinwheels. They're so easy to make and perfect for a party or snack. I will definitely be making these again!


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