Fig Pinwheels Recipe

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Fig Pinwheels
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 3 tbsp water
  • 3 tbsp brandy
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 1 cup brown sugar , packed
  • 1 egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 2 tbsp milk

Directions:

  1. In a small saucepan combine the figs, water and brandy. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook and stir till very thick, about 2-3 minutes. Stir in almonds and cool.
  2. Combine shortening and butter until fluffy; add egg and vanilla. Add half the flour and milk, then stir in the remaining flour by hand.
  3. Cover and chill 30 minutes.
  4. Divide dough in half. Roll out one portion on a floured board into a 10x9 inch rectangle. Spread half the filling to within 1/2 inch of the edge.
  5. Roll up, jelly roll style, starting from the 9 inch edge. Pinch edge to seal. Repeat with remaining dough and filling.
  6. Wrap rolld in waxed paper and freeze 2 hours or chill overnight.
  7. Cut into 1/4 inch slices and put on greased cookie sheets.
  8. Bake at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Cool on cookie sheet 1 minute, then remove to rack.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2510.92 Kcal (10513 kJ)
Calories from fat 1011.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 112.38g 173%
Cholesterol 82.15mg 27%
Sodium 4025.74mg 168%
Potassium 1388.28mg 30%
Total Carbs 349.26g 116%
Sugars 177.65g 711%
Dietary Fiber 29.89g 120%
Protein 29.47g 59%
Vitamin C 1.1mg 2%
Iron 13.8mg 77%
Calcium 797.2mg 80%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 388.21 Kcal (1625 kJ)
Calories from fat 156.37 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 17.37g 173%
Cholesterol 12.7mg 27%
Sodium 622.41mg 168%
Potassium 214.64mg 30%
Total Carbs 54g 116%
Sugars 27.47g 711%
Dietary Fiber 4.62g 120%
Protein 4.56g 59%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 2%
Iron 2.1mg 77%
Calcium 123.2mg 80%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 58.8
    Points
  • 67
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low cholesterol,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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