Chewy centers, a fancy shape and candied cherries make these cookies fun and festive. They're a favorite in my house at Christmastime. -Lorraine Rothermich, Portage Des Sioux, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h10m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place cream in large bowl; let stand out at room temperature for 1 hour. Add vinegar; stir until thickened. Stir in yeast until dissolved; add the egg yolks. In a small bowl, combine flour and salt. Cut in butter. Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half; wrap in plastic. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a small saucepan, combine the pecans, 1/4 cup sugar, brown sugar and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat for 3 minutes; set aside., On a floured surface, roll each portion of dough into a 12-in. x 10-in. rectangle. With a sharp knife or pastry wheel, cut dough into 2-in. squares. Place 3 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets., Cut through the dough from each corner of the square to within 1/2 in. of the center. Spoon 1/2 teaspoon of filling into the center of each square. Fold alternating points of the square to the center to form a pinwheel. Press a cherry half into the center of each. Sprinkle with remaining sugar., Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until edges begin to brown. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 69 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Ahmad Kazakhi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pecans, but I still enjoyed these pinwheels.
queen Sonia
[email protected]These pecan pinwheels are a great make-ahead snack or breakfast.
Thembalethj Fayindlala
[email protected]I made these pecan pinwheels for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes!
Nora Hatcher
[email protected]These pecan pinwheels are the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Sameen Ayesha
[email protected]The recipe was easy to follow and the pinwheels turned out beautifully.
Tella Morufat
[email protected]These pecan pinwheels are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Ayham Raafat
[email protected]I used a different type of nut butter in the filling and it turned out great!
Halcion Dawkins
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my pinwheels turned out perfectly. They were the perfect addition to my brunch menu.
henry oheneba
[email protected]These pecan pinwheels were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them.
John Morgan Ngoro
[email protected]The filling for these pinwheels is so delicious and the pastry is flaky and buttery. I highly recommend this recipe!
miracle Egbosimba
[email protected]I've made these pecan pinwheels several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Vani Tuinaviti
[email protected]These pecan pinwheels were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.