Pinwheel Cookies Easy Colorful Treats for Party Time Today
Author:lilie
Total Time:4 hours 42 minutes
Yield:36 cookies 1x
Description
Pinwheel Cookies spark color and fun in every biteeasy colorful treats that elevate party time Learn quick tips for dazzling crowdpleasing dessert
Ingredients
Scale
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1–2 tablespoons milk or cream (as needed)
1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
Make the vanilla dough: In a bowl, beat the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla until glossy. In a separate bowl, whisk the flour and salt, then gradually add to the butter mixture until a cohesive dough forms. Wrap and chill at least 1 hour.
Make the chocolate dough: In another bowl, cream the butter and sugar until smooth. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Stir in the flour, cocoa powder, and salt until a uniform dough forms. If the dough looks a bit dry, add 1 tablespoon milk at a time until you can roll it. Wrap and chill at least 1 hour.
Roll and shape: Lightly flour a work surface. Roll vanilla dough into a rectangle about 9×12 inches. Roll chocolate dough into an identical rectangle. Place the chocolate rectangle on top of the vanilla, and press gently to fuse. Starting from a short edge, roll tightly into a log (jelly-roll style). Wrap in plastic and chill for at least 2 hours, or overnight for easier slicing.
Slice and bake: Preheat to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment. Slice log into 1/4-inch rounds and space them about 1 inch apart. The swirled rings should be well defined as you cut. Bake 10–12 minutes, until the edges are set and the centers look just slightly soft.
Cool and serve: Let the cookies rest on the pan for 2 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. The centers will firm up as they cool, and the swirls will stay crisp and pretty.
Notes
Cozy pinwheel cookies with vanilla and chocolate swirls baked to crisp edges and soft centers, a two-dough favorite that’s perfect for holidays, bake sales, and gatherings.
