Candy Cane Pinwheels

Candy canes are a popular Christmas treat that originated in Germany in the 17th century. They were originally straight and white, but the iconic red and white striped design became popular in the 20th century.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 90 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 5.

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Candy Cane Pinwheels

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American Courses: Anytime, Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2160

Best Season: Winter

Ingredients

Servings

• 1 sheet Puff pastry
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 10 drop Red food coloring
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Peppermint extract
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Roll out the puff pastry sheet into a rectangle.
3. In a small bowl, mix the granulated sugar, red food coloring, and peppermint extract.
4. Spread the colored sugar mixture evenly over the puff pastry sheet.
5. Starting from one long side, roll the puff pastry tightly into a log.
6. Place the log in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up.
7. Remove the log from the freezer and slice it into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
8. Place the rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.
10. Allow the pinwheels to cool completely.
11. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 180kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 24g8%

Sugars 14g

Protein 2g4%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.