Ingredients

How to make it

  • Preheat oven at 400.
  • In a saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Stir in water until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.
  • Place in an un-greased 1 ½ quart shallow baking dish; pour hot sauce over top. Bake un-covered, at 400.for 10 minutes. Remove from the oven; set aside.
  • For whirligigs, combine the flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Combine egg and half and half; stir into crumb mixture to from a stiff dough.
  • Shape into a ball. On a lightly floured surface. Roll out into a 12-inch x 6-inch rectangle. Combine the sugar, butter and lemon peel; spread over dough to within ½ -inch of edge. Roll up, jelly roll style, starting at a long side. Cut into 10 slices; pat each slice slightly to flatten. Place on the berry mixture.
  • Bake un-covered, at 400 for 15 minutes or until whirligigs are golden. Garnish servings with cool whip and raspberries if desired.
  • Serving size: 1
  • Nutritional Values: Calories per serving: 206, Fat: 7g, Cholesterol: 29mg, Sodium: 259mg, Carbohydrate: 34g, Fiber: 3g, Protein: 2g
  • NOTE: This is Diabetic friendly, Gastric bypass friendly, and for anyone.

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    " It was excellent "
    hunnee ate it and said...
    this is such a keeper!
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    " It was excellent "
    choclytcandy ate it and said...
    mmmm, my sweet tooth's a humming.
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    " It was excellent "
    fishtrippin ate it and said...
    Another great one! Thanks
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    " It was excellent "
    abbott41 ate it and said...
    This is a good one.
    5 forks.
    Art
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    " It was excellent "
    hungrybear ate it and said...
    Yum yum
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    " It was excellent "
    goodeat ate it and said...
    Yummy!!! five forky
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    " It was excellent "
    diannehocut ate it and said...
    OMG! Thought I had tried just about everything. I've gotta have some whirligigs now! 5UP. Hope you got the answer on the Cactus molds...I put it on your food page. Happy Holidays, ED!

    Dianne
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    " It was excellent "
    snowcat17 ate it and said...
    WOW! My friend, this is a WINNER!! I WILL eat these up for sure!! HIGH FIVE FORKS!!!!
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    " It was excellent "
    cuzpat ate it and said...
    Very good and delightful sounding! high 5
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    " It was excellent "
    momo_55grandma ate it and said...
    Wow! fantastic post high5 thanks Ed
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