Cranberry Pinwheel Cookies are made with a buttery pie dough that’s filled with a sweet and tangy mix of cranberries and walnuts, then finished with a drizzle of honey.
Servings : 20
Prep Time 15 minutesmins
Cook Time 15 minutesmins
Total Time 30 minutesmins
Ingredients
1cupdried cranberries,chopped
1cupchopped walnuts
½cupgranulated sugar
zest of 1 orange
2refrigerated pie crusts,I use Pillsbury Pie Crust
2tablespoonsbutter,melted
1largeegg
2tablespoonswater
honey
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400˚F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
Place the cranberries, walnuts, sugar, and orange zest in a mixing bowl; mix until thoroughly combined.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the pie dough into two squares. Generously brush the pie dough with the melted butter.
Spread the cranberry filling over the top of the pie dough. Do not overfill - that will make it harder to roll and cut.
Roll each pie dough into a log and pinch the edges to seal.
Combine the egg and water in a small bowl and beat until well blended. Brush the logs with the egg mixture.
Carefully cut each log into 10 slices. If you're having issues with slicing the log because the dough is too soft, put it in the freezer for about 10 to 15 minutes before cutting.
Place the slices, cut side up, on the prepared baking sheet, 1 inch apart.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown.
Remove from the oven; place the pinwheel cookies on a cooling rack and drizzle a teaspoon or more of the honey over each pinwheel.
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberries, easy christmas cookies, holiday cookie recipe, pinwheel cookies