Chocolate Pinwheels
Delight your taste buds with these irresistible Chocolate Pinwheels—classic swirl cookies that combine buttery vanilla dough and rich chocolate for a stunning and delicious treat. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or everyday indulgence, these two-toned cookies not only look elegant but are also melt-in-your-mouth tender. The recipe features simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, cocoa powder, and a touch of vanilla, while the unique rolling technique creates the mesmerizing pinwheel design. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a short bake, you’ll have a batch of 24 cookies ready to impress. Serve them alongside a glass of milk or a steaming cup of coffee for the ultimate sweet snack. Whether you're baking for family or sharing with friends, these Chocolate Pinwheels are sure to be a showstopper!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Unsalted butter
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cup Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 tablespoon Milk
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing until a soft dough forms.
Divide the dough into two equal portions. Set one portion aside.
In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder and milk to form a smooth paste. Knead this cocoa mixture into one of the dough portions until fully incorporated, creating a chocolate dough.
Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the plain dough into a rectangle approximately 10x12 inches.
Do the same with the chocolate dough, rolling it out to the same size as the plain dough.
Carefully place the chocolate dough on top of the plain dough, aligning the edges.
Starting from one of the long edges, carefully roll the doughs together into a tight log, forming a pinwheel pattern when sliced.
Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
Using a sharp knife, slice the chilled log into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Do not overbake.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your chocolate pinwheels with a glass of milk or a cup of tea!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2740 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 115.4 g | 148% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 469 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 32% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 417.6 g | 152% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.6 g | 106% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.2 g | ||
| Protein | 50.8 g | 102% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.5 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 181 mg | 14% | |
| Iron | 24.3 mg | 135% | |
| Potassium | 1353 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
