Pinwheel Cookies
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These pinwheel cookies aren’t just a treat—they’re a swirl of fun, flavor, and the perfect excuse to impress everyone at the cookie swap!
Ingredients:
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Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup salted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg + 1 yolk, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 3 Tbsp. cocoa powder
- Finely chopped walnuts or sprinkles, optional
- In a stand mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar on medium speed for 2–3 minutes until light and fluffy. Add the egg, egg yolk, and vanilla, mixing on low until incorporated, scraping the bowl as needed.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add this to the butter mixture, mixing on low speed until fully combined with no dry spots.
- Divide the dough in half, setting aside one portion. Mix cocoa powder into the other half until fully blended and streak-free.
- Place each dough half on a sheet of parchment paper, pressing them into 1/2-inch thick squares. Cover with another parchment sheet and roll each into a 9x9-inch square. Chill for about 30 minutes until firm yet pliable.
- Remove the top parchment from both dough squares, then layer the chocolate dough over the vanilla dough, aligning edges. Trim the sides for evenness, then roll the dough tightly into a log using the parchment for guidance. Wrap in plastic wrap, twisting the ends to seal and remove air.
- Chill the dough log for two hours. After 30 minutes of chilling, roll the log gently to ensure a round shape, then return it to the refrigerator to finish firming.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Once firm, unwrap the dough and roll it in walnuts or sprinkles. Trim uneven ends, then slice into 24 cookies, approximately 1/4 inch thick. Arrange on prepared trays about 1 1/2 inches apart and bake for 8–10 minutes until the tops appear dry. Cool on the tray for 2 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
