Cranberry-Pistachio Spirals

Ingredients

• 1¼ cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, chilled and cut into small cubes
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons cold water
• 1 cup dried cranberries
• 1 cup shelled pistachios
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
2. In a small bowl, beat the egg and water. Add to the flour mixture and stir just until the dough comes together.
3. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured work surface and knead just until it comes together. Divide the dough in half and shape each piece into a disk. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, combine the cranberries, pistachios, honey, and cinnamon. Set aside.
5. Preheat oven to 375°F. Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
6. Working with one disk of dough at a time, roll out the dough on a lightly floured work surface into a 12-inch circle about 1/8-inch thick. Spread half of the cranberry-pistachio filling onto the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edge. Roll up the dough like a jelly roll. Cut the roll into 12 slices and place on the prepared baking sheets. Repeat with the remaining dough and filling.
7. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Interesting Facts

• Cranberries are a great source of antioxidants, which have been known to help protect against cancer and heart disease.
• Pistachios are a good source of protein and fiber, and are known to be beneficial for heart health.
• The combination of cranberries and pistachios make these spirals a delicious and nutritious treat!