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.

Kalam Aarya
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Overall, I thought these pinwheels were very good. I would definitely make them again, but I might make a few changes to the recipe.


Lizzy Matthew
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These pinwheels were a little too time-consuming to make, but they were worth it in the end.


Shaquille Jones
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my pinwheels didn't turn out as flaky as I would have liked.


Debbie Duncan
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These pinwheels were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good.


Arsalan nawaz
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but I really enjoyed these pinwheels. The orange flavor really balanced out the tartness of the cranberries.


Kevin Ortiz
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These pinwheels are a great way to use up leftover cranberries. I also love that they can be made ahead of time.


Aaron Villarroel
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I love these pinwheels! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect.


Walter Ekwunta
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These pinwheels are so delicious and festive! I'm definitely going to make them again for Christmas.


Md Jabbar
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I made these pinwheels for a potluck and they were gone in minutes! Everyone loved them.


arbind rana
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I followed the recipe exactly and the pinwheels turned out perfect! They were flaky and buttery, and the filling was tart and sweet.


RIZWAN SHAHZAD
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These pinwheels are so easy to make and they look so impressive! I'm definitely going to make them again for my next party.


Adufe Ayobami
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I made these pinwheels for my family and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, even my picky kids.


Naficha akther Jabin
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These pinwheels are so festive and perfect for the holidays! I love the combination of cranberries and oranges.


Jennifer Dreewes
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I'm not a huge fan of cranberries, but these pinwheels were surprisingly delicious! The orange flavor really balanced out the tartness of the cranberries.


twapewa thobias
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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.


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