Cranberry Nut Swirls

Name: Cranberry Nut Swirls
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 1 large egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup finely ground cranberries; 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts; 1 tablespoon grated orange zest; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 teaspoons milk

12 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup finely ground cranberries
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon grated orange zest
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons milk

Directions

1

Combine butter, sugar, egg and vanilla. Beat until light and fluffy, scraping the bowl occasionally. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture, beating well. Refrigerate at least 1 hour.
2

Combine cranberries, walnuts and orange zest; set aside. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 10-in. square. Combine brown sugar and milk; brush over dough. Sprinkle with cranberry mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up tightly, jelly-roll style. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until firm, several hours or overnight.
3

Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut dough crosswise into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on well-greased
4

. Bake until edges are light brown, 14-15 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.