| Cranberry-Walnut Swirls |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts *
- 1 tablespoon grated orange zest
- *also delicious with almonds or pecans
Instructions
- Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
- Add egg and vanilla, beating until blended. Gradually add flour, baking powder, and salt, beating until blended. Cover and chill for 1 hour.
- Combine cranberries, walnuts, and orange peel.
- Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface, and roll into a 10-inch square. Sprinkle with cranberry mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border on 2 opposite sides of dough.
- Roll up dough, jellyroll fashion, beginning at a bordered side. Cover and freeze 8 hours.
- Cut roll into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Place slices on lightly greased baking sheets.
- Bake on top oven rack at 375 degrees for 14 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
Notes
Makes 3 dozen
Nutrition Information
70 calories, 3.5 grams fat, 15 mg cholesterol, 45 mg sodium,
9 grams carbohydrate, 0 grams fiber, 1 gram protein
Google Recipe View Microformatting by Easy Recipe
Follow Me
