Ingredients for Cranberry Orange Pinwheels
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- Granulated Sugar
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- Orange Rind
- All Purpose Flour
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How to Make Cranberry Orange Pinwheels
- **Make the Cranberry Filling:** In a food processor, combine 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries, ½ cup chopped pecans, and ¼ cup packed brown sugar. Process until finely chopped.
- Set aside.
- **Cream Butter and Sugar:** In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- **Add Dry Ingredients:** Add 2 teaspoons baking powder and ½ teaspoon salt. Beat until just combined.
- **Add Wet Ingredients:** Beat in 2 large eggs and the zest of 1 large orange until well combined.
- **Incorporate Flour:** Gradually beat in 3 cups all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms.
- **Chill the Dough:** Divide the dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour, or until easy to handle.
- **Assemble the Pinwheels:** On a lightly floured surface, roll out half the dough into a 10-inch square. Spread half the cranberry filling evenly over the dough, leaving a ½-inch border.
- **Roll and Seal:** Tightly roll up the dough from one of the long sides. Moisten the edges with water and pinch to seal.
- **Wrap and Chill:** Wrap the log in plastic wrap and repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
- **Chill Again:** Chill the wrapped pinwheel logs for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, for best results.
- **Slice and Bake:** Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut each chilled log into ¼-inch thick slices.
- **Bake:** Place slices 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the bottoms are lightly browned.
- **Cool:** Let the pinwheels cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
1 g
Sugar
24g
Fat
10g
Carbs
3g
