Fig Pinwheels

Name: Fig Pinwheels
Ingredients: Filling; 8 ounces dried figs, finely chopped; 1/4 cup sugar; 3 tablespoons water; 3 tablespoons brandy; 1/4 cup almonds, finely chopped; Dough; 2 cups flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 2/3 cup shortening; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 egg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 tablespoons milk

16 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

Filling
8 ounces dried figs, finely chopped
1/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons water
3 tablespoons brandy
1/4 cup almonds, finely chopped
Dough
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
2/3 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons milk

Directions

1

In a small saucepan combine the figs, water and brandy. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook and stir till very thick, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in almonds and cool.
2

Combine shortening and butter until fluffy; add egg and vanilla. Add half the flour and milk, then stir in the remaining flour by hand.
3

Cover and chill 30 minutes.
4

Divide dough in half. Roll out one portion on a floured board into a 10x9 inch rectangle. Spread half the filling to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
5

Roll up, jelly roll style, starting from the 9 inch edge. Pinch edge to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
6

Wrap rolld in waxed paper and freeze 2 hours or chill overnight.
7

Cut into 1/4 inch slices and put on greased cookie sheets.
8

Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute, then remove to rack.