Cranberry Orange Pinwheels Recipe

Name: Cranberry Orange Pinwheels
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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

Servings: persons

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

1
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.
2
Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
3
Divide dough in half. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle.
4
Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine the cranberries, pecans and brown sugar. Cover and process until finely chopped; set aside.
5
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.
6
Unwrap rolls and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
7
. Bake at 375u00b0 for 8-10 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Store in an airtight container.

1145

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup butter, softened, 1-1/2 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 2 teaspoons grated orange zest, and more.

Yes, Cranberry Orange Pinwheels falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cranberry Orange Pinwheels

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