Black Walnut Pinwheels

• 12 cup shortening
• 12 cup packed brown sugar
• 34 teaspoon baking soda
• 14 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 1 34 cups all-purpose flour
• 13 cup butter, melted
• 23 cup packed brown sugar
• 12 teaspoon black walnut flavoring (optional)
• 1 cup finely ground black walnut

1. In a large mixing bowl beat shortening with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
2. Add the 1/2 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and salt; beat until combined,scraping sides of bowl occasionally.
3. Beat in egg until combined.
4. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer.
5. Using a wooden spoon, stir in any remaining flour.
6. Cover and chill dough for 1 to 2 hours or until firm enough to handle.
7. Meanwhile, combine melted butter, the 2/3 cup brown sugar, walnut flavoring (if desired), and walnuts.
8. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough into a 12-inch square.
9. Spread walnut mixture evenly over dough; roll up jelly-roll style; seal edges.
10. Wrap in plastic wrap.
11. Chill in the refrigerator at least 3 hours.
12. Using a sharp knife, cut dough into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
13. Place slices 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet.
14. Bake in a 375 degree F oven for 7 to 9 minutes or until edges are lightly browned.
15. Cool on baking sheet for 1 minute.
16. Transfer cookies to a wire rack; cool.
17. Makes about 48 cookies.

shortening, brown sugar, baking soda, salt, egg, flour, butter, brown sugar, black walnut flavoring, ground black walnut

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/black-walnut-pinwheels-326717 (may not work)