Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

Delight your taste buds with the elegant swirl of Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies, a visually stunning treat perfect for any occasion. These buttery, tender cookies feature a beautiful spiral of rich chocolate and classic vanilla dough, making them as eye-catching as they are delicious. Crafted with simple ingredients like unsalted butter, cocoa powder, and vanilla extract, these cookies boast a perfectly balanced sweetness with a touch of indulgent cocoa. The dough is rolled, layered, and sliced to create the signature pinwheel effect, offering a mesmerizing pattern in every bite. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a short bake, these cookies are ideal for holiday platters, gifting, or tea-time indulgence. Make a batch of these classic slice-and-bake cookies today and impress friends and family with their homemade charm and bakery-worthy presentation!

Nutriscore Rating: 42/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:42 mins

Servings: 36

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 large egg
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
• 1 tablespoon milk

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream the softened butter and granulated sugar together until light and fluffy using a hand mixer or stand mixer.

Step 2

Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, and salt.

Step 4

Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, mixing just until a soft dough forms.

Step 5

Divide the dough in half. Return one half to the mixing bowl and add the unsweetened cocoa powder and milk. Mix until the cocoa is fully incorporated, forming a chocolate dough.

Step 6

Roll the vanilla dough between two sheets of parchment paper into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick. Do the same with the chocolate dough, creating equal-sized rectangles.

Step 7

Peel off the top parchment paper from both dough sheets, and carefully place the chocolate dough on top of the vanilla dough, aligning the edges.

Step 8

Using the parchment paper to assist, tightly roll the dough layers into a log, starting from one of the longer sides. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.

Step 9

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.

Step 10

Unwrap the dough log and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds with a sharp knife.

Step 11

Arrange the cookie slices 1 inch apart on the prepared baking sheets.

Step 12

Bake the cookies in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until just set.

Step 13

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(832.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3714.7

Total Fat 204.6g	0%
Saturated Fat 125.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 737.5mg	0%
Sodium 1192.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 440.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.0g	0%
Total Sugars 202.9g
Protein 42.3g	0%

Vitamin D 60.3IU	0%
Calcium 149.2mg	0%
Iron 16.7mg	0%
Potassium 647.4mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 48.8%

Protein: 4.5%

Carbs: 46.7%