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Pinwheel Cookie

Whether you're looking for a unique dessert for a party or just want to treat yourself, this pinwheel cookie recipe is sure to satisfy. In this blog post, we'll guide you through the process of making pinwheel cookies, from gathering the ingredients to storing them. We'll also provide some FAQs about pinwheel cookies and give you some tips for serving them. So grab your apron and let's get baking!
Prep Time 4 hours
Cook Time 13 minutes
Total Time 4 hours 13 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 9 dozen cookies
Calories 571 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • sticks butter slightly softened
  • cups sugar
  • 1 egg
  • tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 cups flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp coffee strong , cooled
  • 4 tbsp cocoa powder unsweetened
  • 4 oz bittersweet chocolate melted and still warm

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl cream butter for 2 minutes until smooth with an electric mixer.
  • Mix in sugar and beat for an additional 2 minutes.
  • Add in egg and vanilla and mix until well combined.
  • Sift in flour, salt, and baking soda and mix until just combined.
  • Remove 2 cups of the dough and set aside.
  • Add in cooled coffee and cocoa powder to remaing dough.
  • Mix in melted chocolate until well combined.
  • Divide each dough into three equal pieces, so as to have 3 chocolate and 3 vanilla.
  • Shape each piece into a 5×5 square on wax or parchment paper, top with another piece of wax or parchment and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
  • Roll each square into a 7×7 square and refrigerate for 15 minutes.
  • Take one vanilla square and one chocolate square and remove one piece of waxed paper from each.
  • Align the two layers together evenly, one on top of the other, and gently press together to seal both layers together.
  • Take off top layer of wax paper and slowly start to curl edge of the dough up and over using the bottom waxed paper for help, not rolling it into the cookies.
  • Roll the dough into a tight spiral roll, pinwheel, avoiding spaces in-between.
  • Once formed, gently but firmly roll back and forth to compact the roll and make it about 9 inches long, 1.5 inches thick.
  • Place on a piece of plastic wrap, twisting ends to seal it closed.
  • Repeat with remaining layers.
  • Refrigerate for 3 hours before using or freeze for two months.
  • To bake, preheat oven to 350 F. Line baking sheets with parchment paper and slice cookie log into ¼ inch thick cookie slices.
  • Bake for 14 minutes and transfer warm cookies to baking rack.
  • Store for up to two weeks.

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Notes

Making pinwheel cookies is a fun and easy process that anyone can do. Whether you are an experienced baker or just getting started, this project is sure to be a hit! With a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can make beautiful and delicious pinwheel cookies that everyone will love. Get creative with your flavors, shapes, and decorations to make truly unique creations! So don't wait any longer - start baking those pinwheels today!

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 571kcalCarbohydrates: 67gProtein: 6gFat: 32gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 86mgSodium: 371mgPotassium: 167mgFiber: 3gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 817IUCalcium: 28mgIron: 3mg
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