krugcheta-aronia

• 1 cup Aronia berries

• 3 cups Flour

• 1/4 cup Packed Brown Sugar

• 1 cup Pecans

• 1 cup Butter, softened

• 1/2 teaspoon Baking Powder

• 1 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar

• 1/2 teaspoon Salt

• 2 Eggs

• 1 tablespoon Orange Zest

Process together Aronia, pecans and brown sugar into a paste in food processor and set aside. For the remaining ingredients: Beat softened butter for 30 seconds. Add sugar, baking powder and salt and beat until combined. Beat in eggs and orange zest. Add flour (may have to work in by hand). Divide dough in half and refrigerate for 1 hour. When chilled, roll each half into a 30 cm2. Spread with filling and roll up. Chill rolls for at least 4 hours. Slice into 5mm cookies; placing on parchment paper to bake. Bake at 200оС for 8-10 minutes. Edges should be firm and bottoms lightly browned.