CRANBERRY NUT PINWHEEL

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Categories     Cookies     Dessert     Bake

Yield 96 pinwheels

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup cranberries
1/2 cup sugar
1 tsp cornstarch
1/4 cup water
2/3 cup cashews
2 tbsp soft margarine
3/4 cup margarine
3 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 egg
3 tbsp milk
1/2 tsp soda
1/2 tsp baking powder

Steps:

  • For Filling: In a small saucepan combine cranberries, sugar, & cornstarch. Add water & bring to boiling, stirring to dissolve sugar. Boil gently on medium heat 5 min, stirring frequently. Remove from heat. Press hot mixture through sieve. Discard solids. Cover surface & cool without stirring. Place cashews in blender & process till finely ground. Add margarine; process until smooth & spreadable. In a large bowl beat 3/4 cup marg & cashew mix till soft. Add 1/2 the flour; add rest of flour. Chill 1 hour. Divide dough in 1/2. Place each half between 2 sheets wax paper. Roll each half 16"x12". Spread filling. From short side make "jelly roll"; moisten & pinch edges to seal. Wrap & chill 48 hrs. Cut 1/4" thick, 2" apart greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 for 10 - 12 min.

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