Black Walnut Pinwheels

Total Time: 5 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 5 hrs Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon black walnut flavoring (optional)
• 1 cup finely ground black walnut

Recipe

• 1 in a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. add the 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined,scraping sides of bowl occasionally. beat in egg until combined. beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour. cover and chill dough for 1 to 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
• 2 meanwhile, combine melted butter, the 2/3 cup brown sugar, walnut flavoring (if desired), and walnuts.
• 3 on a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch square. spread walnut mixture evenly over dough; roll up jelly-roll style; seal edges. wrap in plastic wrap. chill in the refrigerator at least 3 hours.
• 4 using a sharp knife, cut dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices. place slices 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
• 5 bake in a 375 degree f oven for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. cool on baking sheet for 1 minute. transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool. makes about 48 cookies.