Vanilla Chocolate Swirls
Delight your taste buds with these visually stunning and utterly delicious Vanilla Chocolate Swirls! Featuring tender, buttery dough infused with rich vanilla and decadent cocoa, these cookies are as beautiful as they are flavorful. The spiraled design is achieved by layering and rolling vanilla and chocolate doughs together, creating a mesmerizing swirl that’s perfect for any occasion. With only 25 minutes of prep time and a short bake time, these cookies are surprisingly simple to make and yield a batch of 24, ideal for sharing or indulging at home. Serve them alongside your favorite coffee or tea for a sweet treat that’s sure to impress. Perfect for holidays, gifting, or any day that needs a swirl of whimsy, these cookies combine visual appeal with irresistible flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 227 grams Unsalted butter
- 200 grams Granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 320 grams All-purpose flour
- 30 grams Unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons Whole milk
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the unsalted butter and sugar using a hand mixer or stand mixer until the mixture is light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.
Add the vanilla extract and mix until fully incorporated.
Gradually add the all-purpose flour and salt to the mixture, and stir until a soft dough forms. Divide the dough evenly into two portions.
In a small bowl, mix the cocoa powder with the milk until it forms a smooth paste. Add this cocoa mixture to one portion of the dough, kneading gently until the dough is fully chocolate-flavored and evenly colored.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the vanilla dough into a rectangle approximately 25 x 20 cm (10 x 8 inches). Repeat the same with the chocolate dough, creating a rectangle of the same size.
Carefully place the chocolate dough rectangle on top of the vanilla dough. Using a rolling pin, gently press them together to adhere.
Starting from one of the longer edges, roll the layered dough tightly into a log. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Remove the dough log from the refrigerator and slice it into 0.5 cm (1/4 inch) thick rounds. Arrange the slices on the prepared baking sheet, leaving about 2 cm (1 inch) of space between each cookie.
Bake the cookies for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are set and slightly firm to the touch.
Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Serve and enjoy your Vanilla Chocolate Swirls with a cup of tea, coffee, or as a decadent standalone treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
157 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 8.0 g | 10% | |
| Saturated Fat | 5.0 g | 25% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 21 mg | 7% | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.8 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.8 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.5 g | ||
| Protein | 1.8 g | 4% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.1 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 7 mg | 1% | |
| Iron | 0.6 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium | 31 mg | 1% | |
*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.
