APRICOT-PECAN PINWHEEL COOKIES

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I loved my grandma's pinwheel cookies...one day I had an extra piecrust and decided to try some using the crust...they are super easy and fast ...and are great if someone drops in !

Provided by Lori McLain

Categories     Cookies

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 medium refrigerated pie crust
1 tsp cinnamon
1/4 c granulated sugar
3 Tbsp apricot preserves ( or your favorite flavor)
1/2 c finely chopped pecans or walnuts

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2. Unroll one refrigerated Pie Crust on a flat work surface.
  • 3. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle dough surface with most of the cinnamon- sugar, reserving 2T for later.
  • 4. Spread the apricot preserves over the sugared dough. Sprinkle the walnuts over the apricot layer.
  • 5. Starting at the edge, roll up the dough as tightly as possible into a log.
  • 6. Cut into 1/4" slices. ( about 16 slices)
  • 7. Place the cookies about 1" apart on a medium non-stick cookie sheet.
  • 8. Place in a 350 degree oven and bake 9-12 minutes until golden. Remove and let cool slightly before transferring to serving plate.

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