PISTACHIO PINWHEELS

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These whimsical treats from our Test Kitchen look complex, but they're a cinch to assemble. You'll love the pistachio's nutty flavor combined with the dough's sweet taste.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/3 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar blend
2 large egg whites
3 tablespoons canola oil
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-3/4 cups cake flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
Red paste food coloring
1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg whites, oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well. , Divide dough in half; add food coloring to one portion. Divide red and plain doughs into two portions. Between two sheets of waxed paper, roll out one portion of plain dough into an 8x6-in. rectangle. Repeat with one portion of red dough. Remove waxed paper; place red dough over plain., Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Roll the log in pistachios; wrap in plastic. Repeat with remaining doughs. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm., Unwrap logs; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 49 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 33mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.