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Christmas Pinwheels

Festive Christmas Pinwheels: Easy, Colorful Holiday Treats

Delightful Christmas Pinwheels are quick, colorful appetizers that transform simple tortillas into festive treats.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 10 pinwheels
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 packet Ranch Dressing Mix flavoring
  • 1/2 cup Sweet Red Pepper finely diced
  • 1/2 cup Celery chopped
  • 1/2 cup Green Onions sliced
  • 1/4 cup Pimento-Stuffed Olives optional
For the Base
  • 4 pieces Flour Tortillas (10 inches) can use colored tortillas

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula
  • sharp knife
  • plastic wrap

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and ranch dressing mix until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add finely diced sweet red pepper, chopped celery, and sliced green onions into the bowl with the cream cheese mixture and fold gently.
  3. Stir in minced pimento-stuffed olives or substitute with extra green onions.
  4. Layout a large flour tortilla on a cutting board and spread filling evenly, leaving space around the edges.
  5. Tightly roll the tortilla from one end, and wrap in plastic wrap.
  6. Refrigerate the wrapped pinwheels for at least 2 hours or overnight for firmness.
  7. After chilling, unwrap and slice each roll into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pinwheelCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 2gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1.5gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 60mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These pinwheels should be consumed within 1-2 days for best texture. Customize veggies based on your preference.

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