These Pistachio-Cranberry Pinwheels Will Steal the Show at Holiday Parties

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1. In a medium saucepan, combine the orange zest, orange juice, fresh cranberries, dried cranberries, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil. Reduce the heat to medium, cover, and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the berries are completely softened and the mixture forms a thick paste, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 teaspoon of vanilla, then let the mixture cool for 15 minutes.

2. Transfer the cranberry mixture to a food processor and process until smooth. Transfer the filling to a bowl, cover, and chill until completely cool, about 30 to 45 minutes.

3. Meanwhile, in a clean food processor, combine the powdered sugar and pistachios. Cover and pulse until the pistachios are finely ground. Add the flour, butter, egg yolk, 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, and the remaining 1 teaspoon vanilla, then pulse until the dough forms.

4. Roll out the dough between two sheets of parchment paper into a 14x10-inch rectangle, about 1/8 inch thick. Remove the top sheet of parchment and carefully spread the cooled cranberry filling evenly over the dough.

5. Starting at a long edge, roll the dough into a tight log, using the parchment to help lift it as you go. Cut the log in half and wrap the halves in plastic wrap. Chill until firm, at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.

   Chilling the dough log ensures clean, even slices with distinct swirls.

6. Preheat the oven to 325°F and line cookie sheets with parchment paper. Cut the chilled logs into 1/4-inch-thick slices and arrange them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheets.

7. Bake the cookies until the edges are set and the bottoms are lightly browned, about 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on the cookie sheets for 1 minute, then transfer to wire racks to cool completely

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.