Raspberry Nut Pinwheels

Subject: Raspberry Nut Pinwheels Mon Nov 10, 2008 1:33 pm

1/2 cup butter, softened

1 cup sugar

1 egg

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 cups all purpose flour

1 tsp baking powder

1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam

3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts

In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy

Beat in egg and vanilla

Combine flour and baking powder, gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well

Roll out dough between waxed paper into a 12 inch square

Remove top piece of waxed paper

Spread dough with jam and sprinkle with nuts

Roll up tightly jelly roll style and wrap in plastic wrap

Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm

Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4 inch slices

Place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets

Bake at 375F for 9-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned

Remove to wire racks to cool

Yield about 3-1/2 dozen