Pistachio Pinwheels

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Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup butter, softened
  • 1/3 cup sugar blend
  • 2 large egg whites
  • 3 tablespoons canola oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2-3/4 cups cake flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Red paste food coloring
  • 1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg whites, oil and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture and mix well.
  2. Divide dough in half; add food coloring to one portion. Divide red and plain doughs into two portions. Between two sheets of waxed paper, roll out one portion of plain dough into an 8x6-in. rectangle. Repeat with one portion of red dough. Remove waxed paper; place red dough over plain.
  3. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Roll the log in pistachios; wrap in plastic. Repeat with remaining doughs. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
  4. Unwrap logs; cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased
  5. . Bake at 375° for 7-9 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

717 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 22.3g 45% DV
Total Fat 50.2g 64% DV
Carbs 31.6g 11% DV
Fiber 0.5g 2% DV
Sugar 4.6g 9% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12662.2mg 100% DV
Potassium 351.5mg 7% DV
Cholesterol 75mg 25% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 1496.8mg 100% DV
Iron 4.7mg 26% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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