Best Cherry Cranberry Pinwheels Recipes

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CHERRY CRANBERRY PINWHEELS



Cherry Cranberry Pinwheels image

"With the combination of cranberries, cherries, orange zest and cinnamon, these festive cookies are as fragrant as they are flavorful," promises Deb Perry from Bluffton, Indiana.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 4-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 jar (10 ounces) cherry spreadable fruit
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DOUGH:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 large egg whites, room temperature
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • For filling, combine the first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat for 8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and cranberries are softened. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled., For dough, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until crumbly. Beat in the egg whites, oil, milk, vanilla and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well. , Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll 1 portion of dough into a 14x9-in. rectangle. Spread with half of the filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Wrap each roll in waxed paper; refrigerate for at least 4 hours., Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

CHERRY CRANBERRY PINWHEELS



Cherry Cranberry Pinwheels image

From my Mamaw's recipe collection.

Provided by Chrystal Cackler @journeyrock92

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 17

FOR THE FILLING
1 1/2 cup(s) dried cranberries
1 jar(s) 10 ounces cherry spreadable fruit
1/4 cup(s) water
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
FOR THE DOUGH
1/4 cup(s) butter, softened
1 1/4 cup(s) sugar
3 - egg whites
3 tablespoon(s) canola oil
2 tablespoon(s) fat free milk
2 teaspoon(s) vanilla
1 1/2 teaspoon(s) grated orange peel
3 1/3 cup(s) all purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon(s) baking powder
1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon(s) baking soda

Steps:

  • For filling, combine the first four ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat for 8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and cranberries are softened. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • For dough, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until crumbly. Beat in the egg whites, oil, milk, vanilla, and orange peel. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, and baking soda; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well.
  • Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll one portion of dough into a 14x9 inch rectangle. Spread with half of the filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Wrap each roll in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2-inch slices. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375F for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool.

CHERRY CRANBERRY PINWHEELS RECIPE



Cherry Cranberry Pinwheels Recipe image

"With the combination of cranberries, cherries, orange zest and cinnamon, these festive cookies are as fragrant as they are flavorful," promises Deb Perry from Bluffton, Indiana.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 16

1-1/2 cups dried cranberries
1 jar (10 ounces) cherry spreadable fruit
1/4 cup water
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
DOUGH:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar
3 large egg whites
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons fat-free milk
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons grated orange zest
3-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon baking soda

Steps:

  • For filling, combine the first four ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat for 8 minutes or until liquid is absorbed and cranberries are softened. Remove from the heat; cool slightly. Transfer to a blender; cover and process until smooth. Transfer to a bowl; cover and refrigerate until chilled.
  • For dough, in a large bowl, beat butter and sugar for 2 minutes or until crumbly. Beat in the egg whites, oil, milk, vanilla and orange zest. Combine the flour, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda; gradually add to sugar mixture and mix well.
  • Divide dough in half. On a floured surface, roll one portion of dough into a 14x9-in. rectangle. Spread with half of the filling. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Wrap each roll in plastic; refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
  • Unwrap dough; cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool.
  • Yield: 4-1/2 to 5 dozen.
  • Originally published as Cherry Cranberry Pinwheels in Light & Tasty
  • October/November 2006, p37
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