CHRISTMAS WALNUT RAISIN PINWHEELS

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Easy and so yummy! Looks like more work than it really is. This is a favorite of our family for the holidays and looks so nice on a tray with other Christmas cookies. The number of servings will depend on how thick you slice them. Enjoy!

Provided by ugogirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 35m

Yield 8-10 pinwheels

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 sheet frozen puff pastry (1/2 of a 17oz package)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
1/4 cup butter (no sub)
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1 egg yolk, beaten

Steps:

  • Thaw dough according to package directions.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • On a lightly floured surface, use a floured rolling pin to roll pastry out to an 8x12 inch rectangle.
  • In a small bowl combine sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
  • In a small saucepan melt butter; add raisins and walnuts, stirring until well coated.
  • Spread raisin mixture evenly over pastry.
  • Sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over raisin mixture.
  • Beginning at one long edge, roll up pastry.
  • Brush egg yolk on long edge to seal.
  • Bake on a greased baking sheet or parchment paper for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool completely.
  • Cut into 1 inch thick slices.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 335.3, Fat 22.8, SaturatedFat 7.2, Cholesterol 38.9, Sodium 119.5, Carbohydrate 31.1, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 14.1, Protein 4

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