Maple Cinnamon Pinwheels

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 1

Decadent Maple Cinnamon Pinwheels recipe for breakfast or dessert

by The Chefin Pastry

Prep

10 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

35 min

Level

Easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

341

Sugar

18g

Fat

19g

The Maple Cinnamon Pinwheels are a delicious pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert. The pastry is a flaky crust filled with a mixture of maple syrup, cinnamon sugar, and toasted walnuts. Once baked, the pinwheels are golden brown and have a sweet aroma that fills the air. This recipe is easy to follow and is a great way to surprise your friends and family with a homemade pastry. The texture of these pinwheels is soft on the inside and crispy on the outside, making them irresistible to anyone.

Instructions

1.	In a large bowl, combine flour and margarine until crumbly.
2.	Whisk together brown sugar, egg yolk, and 2 tbsp maple syrup in a small saucepan over medium heat until smooth.
3.	Add this mixture to the flour and margarine mixture, then add 60ml of maple syrup and mix until a dough forms.
4.	On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle.
5.	Mix walnuts and cinnamon sugar and sprinkle over dough, then roll up dough into a log.
6.	Cut the log into 12 even slices.
7.	Preheat oven to 190 degrees C, and place the slices on a lined baking tray.
8.	Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.

PROS

This recipe produces a tasty, sweet pastry that can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert.

The maple and cinnamon flavors are a perfect match, creating a delicious aroma and flavor.

CONS

These pastries are high in calories and fat, so they should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This pastry is not particularly healthy, but it can be enjoyed as an occasional treat in moderation.
The walnuts in this recipe provide a good source of protein, healthy fats, and essential vitamins and minerals such as omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin E.

	300 g plain flour
	185 g margarine
	100 g brown sugar
	1 egg yolk
	2 tablespoons maple syrup
	60 ml maple syrup
	40 g finely-chopped walnuts ( toasted )
	3 teaspoons cinnamon sugar