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Cranberry Walnut Swirls

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These cranberry walnut swirls have a hint of orange zest for a festive flavor and the cookie is tender with the perfect crunch.

cranberry walnut swirl cookies stacked on top of each other on parchment paper

These cookies are perfect for Christmas gift-giving. Cranberry Walnut Swirls take no more time than regular, cut sugar cookies, and the presentation is so colorful and festive, be sure to give them in a clear container or cellophane. And they’re not difficult to put together, the cookies can be rolled ahead of time and frozen for up to two months. 

Two picture collage of dough being rolled with filling, then sliced

Crunchy walnuts, tart cranberries and the zest from an orange add just the right tart and sweet flavors that compliment the crispy golden sugar cookie dough. I like to bake these cookies till barely golden but you can make them more crisp to your liking. Leave out the walnuts if you’re not a fan. If you want them to sparkle a little, dip the cookies in regular or colored sugar just before baking.

close up view of cranberry walnut swirls on parchment paper

These cookies are winners in our house, year after year. I hope they become a tradition in your house, too.

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Cranberry Orange Walnut Swirls

These cookies make such a pretty presentation, you'll want to package them in clear containers. You can use a lot of filling, or just a sprinkling (sprinkling a bit less makes the cookies hold together better in containers).
Course Cookies
Servings 30 cookies
Calories 90
Author Good Dinner Mom

Ingredients 

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup butter, 1 stick, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon sour cream
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup finely chopped fresh cranberries, packed full
  • ⅔ cup walnuts, finely chopped
  • 1 Tablespoon grated orange rind

Instructions

  • Set oven rack on top position and preheat to 375F degrees. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups flour, ¼ teaspoon baking powder and ¼ teaspoon salt. Set aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat ½ cup butter and ¾ cup sugar at medium speed until light and fluffy. Add 1 Tablespoon sour cream, 1 egg and 1 teaspoon vanilla, combining well between each addition.
  • Gradually add flour mixture and beat until well combined. (Do not overbeat it, though)
  • Cover the cookie dough and chill for one hour.
  • Combine ½ cup cranberries, ⅔ cup walnuts and 1 Tablespoon orange rind.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 10-inch square. (About ¼ inch thick.)
  • Sprinkle with cranberry mixture, leaving a ½-inch border on 2 opposite sides.
  • Roll up dough, jellyroll fashion, beginning at a bordered side. Cover and freeze 6 hours or up to 1 month.
  • Cut roll into ¼-inch thick slices. Place slices on cookie sheet. Bake on top oven rack at 375 degrees for 14 to 15 minutes or until lightly golden browned at the edges.
  • Remove to wire racks to cool completely.
  • Makes about 30 "pretty" cookies plus extra from the roll ends that aren't as nice looking, but every bit as delicious.
Nutrition Facts
Cranberry Orange Walnut Swirls
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90 Calories from Fat 45
% Daily Value*
Fat 5g8%
Saturated Fat 2g13%
Cholesterol 14mg5%
Sodium 49mg2%
Potassium 25mg1%
Carbohydrates 10g3%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 5g6%
Protein 1g2%
Vitamin A 105IU2%
Vitamin C 0.2mg0%
Calcium 7mg1%
Iron 0.4mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Published on December 18, 2013

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  1. Kathy says

    December 19, 2013 at 6:50 AM

    How pretty! They are unique too, which I love around Christmas! Pinning!

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