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Cherry Walnut Pinwheel Cookies

For a festive holiday cookie, make these delicious cookies using red and green candied cherries.
Course Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine All-American
Keyword candied cherries, cookies, Paradise Fruit Co., walnuts
Prep Time 12 hours 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 12 hours 27 minutes
Servings 3 Dozen
Author Lynn / Turnips 2 Tangerines

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 to 1 cup ground candied cherries
  • 1/2 cup ground walnuts

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line baking sheets with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Cream butter; add sugar gradually; beat in egg yolks and vanilla extract.
  • Blend in sifted dry ingredients. Roll dough on Flores surface into a 12 inch square. Mix cherries and walnuts; spread on dough. Roll as for jelly roll; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill dough overnight.
  • Cut into 1/8 inch slices. Place slices, cut side down on prepared baking sheets. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool 5 minutes. Remove cookies to wire rack to cool completely.