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!

Nutriscore Rating: 54/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 24

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes.

Step 2

Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.

Step 3

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

Step 4

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

Step 5

Divide the dough into two equal portions. Set one portion aside.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the plain dough into a rectangle approximately 10x12 inches.

Step 8

Do the same with the chocolate dough, rolling it out to the same size as the plain dough.

Step 9

Carefully place the chocolate dough on top of the plain dough, aligning the edges.

Step 10

Starting from one of the long edges, carefully roll the doughs together into a tight log, forming a pinwheel pattern when sliced.

Step 11

Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.

Step 12

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

Step 13

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.

Step 14

Bake in the preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are just set. Do not overbake.

Step 15

Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheets for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

Step 16

Serve and enjoy your chocolate pinwheels with a glass of milk or a cup of tea!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(698.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2740.5

Total Fat 115.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 63.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.0g
Cholesterol 468.9mg	0%
Sodium 726.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 417.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 29.6g	0%
Total Sugars 153.2g
Protein 50.8g	0%

Vitamin D 60.3IU	0%
Calcium 181.1mg	0%
Iron 24.3mg	0%
Potassium 1353.0mg	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: 35.7%

Protein: 7.0%

Carbs: 57.4%