Pinwheel Cookies
Pinwheel cookies are named after their distinctive spiral pattern, resembling the rotating blades of a pinwheel.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 102 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 8.
Pinwheel Cookies
Ingredients
Instructions
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In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
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In a separate bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
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Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
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Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
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Divide the dough in half. Leave one half plain and mix the cocoa powder into the other half.
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Roll out each portion of dough into a rectangle of the same size.
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Place the cocoa dough on top of the plain dough and roll them together into a tight log.
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Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
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Slice the chilled log into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
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Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 180kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 9g14%
- Total Carbohydrate 23g8%
- Sugars 12g
- Protein 2g4%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
