CRANBERRY-ORANGE PINWHEELS

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May take a little longer to make but your family and friends are worth it. Chill dough at least 4 hours.

Provided by Charlotte J

Categories     Dessert

Time 33m

Yield 60 cookies

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup cranberries
1 cup pecans
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
2 teaspoons finely shredded orange rind
3 cups all-purpose flour

Steps:

  • For filling, in a food processor bowl combine cranberries, pecans, and brown sugar.
  • Cover; process until cranberries and nuts are finely chopped; set aside.
  • In a large mixing bowl cream butter and sugar.
  • Add baking powder, and salt.
  • Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl.
  • Beat in eggs and orange peel until combined.
  • Beat in flour.
  • Divide dough in half.
  • Cover and chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle.
  • Roll half of the dough between pieces of waxed paper into a 10-inch square.
  • Spread half of filling over dough square to within 1/2 inch of edges.
  • Roll up dough.
  • Moisten edges; pinch to seal.
  • Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap.
  • Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  • Chill for 4 to 24 hours.
  • Cut rolls into 1/4-inch slices.
  • Place slices 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  • Bake in a 375° oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are firm and bottoms are lightly browned.
  • Cool on a cookie sheet for 1 minute.
  • Transfer to wire rack and let cool.

Anish Pokhrel
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These pinwheels are amazing!


Don Donking
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These pinwheels are so delicious and festive. I can't wait to make them again next year.


chakma dipta
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I've been making these pinwheels for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect holiday treat.


Gideon Appiah
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I made these pinwheels for my kids' school party and they were a huge success. The kids loved them!


Mercy Ete Ah Ken
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These pinwheels are so easy to make, even for a beginner baker.


Taria Sims
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I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved these pinwheels. The orange flavor really balances out the tartness of the cranberries.


Yllan Noizet
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These are the perfect finger food for parties. They're always a hit with my guests.


Ubaid Jan
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I love that these pinwheels can be made ahead of time. They're perfect for busy weeknights.


Sania Mumtaz
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These pinwheels are so versatile. I've made them with different fillings, like apples and cinnamon, or strawberries and cream cheese.


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


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


Malikusman Malikusman
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The dough was a little difficult to work with, but the pinwheels turned out great.


Saleemahmedkhan Ahmedkhan
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These pinwheels were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Terence Stevens
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I love the combination of cranberries and oranges in these pinwheels. They're so festive and perfect for the holidays.


Sowmik Datta
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These are so easy to make and they taste delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Jef Ntungila
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I've made these pinwheels several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're perfect for potlucks or holiday parties.


Alex Maostro
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These cranberry-orange pinwheels were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.