Tropical Pinwheels - Restaurant Association of Nova Scotia

Ingredients

• 1/3 cup shortening
• 1/3 cup butter
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 egg
• 4 teaspoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 3-ounce package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup coconut
• 1/4 cup finely chopped macadamia nuts or almonds