Description
These Black and White Pinwheel Cookies are a delightful treat featuring a swirl of vanilla and chocolate dough. Soft, buttery, and visually striking, these cookies are perfect for any occasion and easy to prepare with basic ingredients.
Ingredients
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Dry Ingredients
- 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder
- ½ tsp baking powder
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Wet Ingredients
- 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1½ tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tbsp milk
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until the mixture becomes light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract thoroughly.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients and combine until a smooth dough forms. Then divide the dough into two equal parts.
- Prepare Chocolate Dough: To one half of the dough, add the cocoa powder and milk, mixing until fully incorporated. Wrap both the vanilla and chocolate doughs separately in plastic wrap and chill for 30 to 60 minutes to firm up.
- Shape Pinwheels: Roll each dough portion into equal-sized rectangles. Layer the chocolate dough over the vanilla dough carefully and roll them tightly into a log shape. Wrap the log tightly and chill again for at least one hour to make slicing easier.
- Slice and Bake: Slice the chilled logs into ¼ inch rounds and arrange them on the prepared baking sheets, spacing them evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes until the cookies are set but not browned.
- Cool: Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheets, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.
Notes
- Ensure butter is softened to room temperature for easier creaming with sugar.
- Chilling the dough is important for firm logs that slice cleanly.
- Do not overbake; cookies should be set and slightly soft in the center.
- Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.
- Add a pinch of espresso powder to enhance the chocolate flavor if desired.
