Cranberry Nut Swirls

I love the combination of cranberries and walnuts so I was happy to find this recipe in an old Taste of Home recipe collection. Prep time does not include chill time.

• Ready In: 35 mins
• Serves: 42
• Yields: 3 1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  egg
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1 1⁄2 cups flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup  finely ground cranberries
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped walnuts
• 1  tablespoon orange zest
• 3  tablespoons brown sugar
• 2  teaspoons milk

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine first four ingredients; beat until light and fluffy, scraping the bowl occasionally.
2. Combine the dry ingredients; add to the creamed mixture; refrigerate at least 1 hour.
3. In a small bowl, combine cranberries, walnuts and orange peel; set aside.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10-inch square; combine brown sugar and milk; spread over the dough then sprinkle with the cranberry mixture, leaving about a 1/2-inch edge at both ends of the dough; roll up tightly, jelly-roll style.
5. Wrap with waxed paper; chill several hours or overnight.
6. Cut roll into 1/4-inch slices and place on a well-greased cookie sheet.
7. Bake at 375° for 14-15 minutes, or until edges are light brown.