Name: Spiced Walnut and Spinach Pinwheel Christmas Tree
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 c. California walnuts, divided -; 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning -; 2 tsp. fennel seeds -; 1 tsp. onion powder -; 1 tsp. smoked paprika -; 1 tsp. sweet paprika -; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -; 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling -; 1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry -; 4 oz. goat cheese, crumbed -; Kosher salt -; Freshly ground black pepper -; All purpose flour, for dusting -; 2 (8-oz.) tubes crescent dough -; 3 tbsp. sugar -; 1 tbsp. dried cranberries -

Spiced Walnut and Spinach Pinwheel Christmas Tree

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Cooking:

20 min.

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Ingredients for - Spiced Walnut and Spinach Pinwheel Christmas Tree

1. 2 c. California walnuts, divided -

2. 1 tbsp. Italian seasoning -

3. 2 tsp. fennel seeds -

4. 1 tsp. onion powder -

5. 1 tsp. smoked paprika -

6. 1 tsp. sweet paprika -

7. 1/2 tsp. garlic powder -

8. 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil, divided, plus more for drizzling -

9. 1 (10-oz.) package frozen chopped spinach, thawed, drained, and squeezed dry -

10. 4 oz. goat cheese, crumbed -

11. Kosher salt -

12. Freshly ground black pepper -

13. All purpose flour, for dusting -

14. 2 (8-oz.) tubes crescent dough -

15. 3 tbsp. sugar -

16. 1 tbsp. dried cranberries -

How to cook deliciously - Spiced Walnut and Spinach Pinwheel Christmas Tree

1. Stage

Preheat oven to 350° and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.

2. Stage

In a food processor, pulse 1 1/2 cups of the California walnuts, Italian seasoning, fennel, onion powder, smoked paprika, sweet paprika, garlic powder, and 2 tablespoons of the oil until walnuts are finely chopped and starting to clump together, about 15 seconds. Scrape the walnut mixture into a medium bowl and stir in the spinach and goat cheese. Season with salt and pepper.

3. Stage

On a lightly floured surface, unroll the crescent sheets. Using your fingers press together the seams. Spread a thin layer of walnut mixture onto each rectangle. Starting with one long side, roll up each rectangle. Cut each roll into 8 slices. Arrange on the baking sheet in the shape of a tree.

4. Stage

Brush the pinwheels with the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil. Bake until golden, about 32 minutes.

5. Stage

Meanwhile, drizzle a small plate with oil and brush into an even layer. Combine the remaining 1/2 cup California walnuts and sugar in a small skillet. Cook, stirring constantly, until sugar is melted and golden, about 3 minutes. Scrape onto the prepared plate and let cool.

6. Stage

Serve buns warm or at room temperature adorned with the dried cranberries and candied walnuts.