Christmas Walnut Raisin Pinwheels
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!
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READY IN: 35mins
YIELD: 8-10 pinwheels
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1
- 1⁄3cup granulated sugar
- 1tablespoon cinnamon
- 1⁄4
- 1⁄2cup raisins
- 1⁄2cup chopped walnuts
- 1egg yolk, beaten
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DIRECTIONS
- 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.
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