Description
Chocolate Vanilla Pinwheel Cookies are elegant slice-and-bake treats featuring a rich chocolate and vanilla swirl. Their buttery flavor and crisp texture make them perfect for festive occasions or everyday indulgence.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough in half. To one half, mix in the cocoa powder until fully incorporated.
- Roll each dough half into equal-sized rectangles between parchment paper (about 1/4 inch thick).
- Stack the chocolate dough over the vanilla dough. Gently roll the layered dough into a tight log, starting from one long edge.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice chilled dough into 1/4-inch rounds and place on baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
- Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set and centers are slightly puffy.
- Cool on baking sheet for 2–3 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- For a sparkly finish, roll the dough log in coarse sugar before slicing.
- Add 1/2 tsp espresso powder to the chocolate dough for extra depth.
- Use a sharp serrated knife for clean pinwheel slices.
- Dough can be frozen and baked straight from the freezer—just add 1–2 minutes to baking time.
- Marble the doughs instead of layering for a fun variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg