Poppy Seed Pinwheels

Name: Poppy Seed Pinwheels
Ingredients: 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 egg; 1/2 cup poppy seeds; 1/2 cup ground walnuts; 1/4 cup honey; 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon orange zest; 4 tablespoons butter

12 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/2 cup poppy seeds
1/2 cup ground walnuts
1/4 cup honey
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon orange zest
4 tablespoons butter

Directions

1

In a large bowl, beat sugar and 1/2 cup butter with mixer at high speed until light and fluffy. Add flour, vanilla, salt, and egg; beat on low speed until blended, occasionally scraping bowl.
2

Shape dough into ball. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour, until firm enough to handle.
3

To Make Filling: Stir remaining ingredients and 4 Tablespoons butter untl mixed. Set aside.
4

On waxed paper, roll half of dough into 10 by 8 inch rectangle. Spread dough with half of the poppy seed mixture. Starting at narrow side, roll jelly-roll fashion. Wrap and refrigerate 1 hour, until firm. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
5

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
6

Slice one roll cross-wise into 1/4 inch thick slices. Place 1/2 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 12 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack and repeat with remaining dough.