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Pinwheel Cookies

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Pinwheel Cookies are tender, buttery swirl cookies made by rolling together vanilla and chocolate doughs into a spiral. With their eye-catching appearance and balanced flavor, these cookies are perfect for holidays, gifting, or any time you want to impress with a simple, elegant treat.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

Instructions

  1. Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  2. Add eggs and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
  4. Gradually mix dry ingredients into the wet mixture until a soft dough forms.
  5. Divide dough in half. Leave one half plain (vanilla) and mix cocoa powder into the other half to make chocolate dough.
  6. Roll each dough separately between parchment paper into even rectangles. Chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Stack the dough layers and peel off parchment. Roll tightly into a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice dough log into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
  9. Place slices on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until edges are set.
  10. Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Notes

  • Use food coloring in the vanilla dough for a festive twist.
  • Add peppermint extract or almond extract for flavor variations.
  • Finely chopped nuts can be added for texture.
  • Freeze dough log or baked cookies for later use.
  • Let dough sit at room temp briefly if it’s too firm to roll.

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