Cranberry Walnut Swirls - 12 Days Of Cookies Day 9 |
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Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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Festive pretty holiday cookie with a sweet tart filling. Swirled slice and bake cookies with a cranberrry, orange, and nut filling. Ingredients:
cookies |
1/2 cup butter, softened |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 lg. egg |
1 tsp. vanilla extract |
1 1/2 cups flour |
1/4 tsp. baking powder |
1/4 tsp. salt |
filling |
1/3 cup finely chopped fresh cranberries |
1/2 cup ground walnuts |
1 tbsp. grated orange zest |
Directions:
1. COOKIES:
2. Beat butter and sugar at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla, beating until blended.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Cover and chill at least 1 hour.
4. FILLING:
5. Combine cranberries, walnuts, and orange rind; set aside.
6. 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. Roll up dough, jellyroll style, beginning at a bordered side. Roll in saran wrap and freeze 8 hours.
7. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Cut roll into 1/4-inch thick slices. Place slices on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake on top oven rack for 14 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack.
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