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Black and white pinwheel cookies

Black and White Pinwheel Cookies

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 42 minutes
  • Yield: 24 cookies 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

These Black and White Pinwheel Cookies blend buttery vanilla and rich cocoa in a stunning swirl. Soft, tender, and eye-catching, they’re perfect for holidays, snacks, or edible gifts.


Ingredients

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  • 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk


Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in vanilla extract.
  3. Add flour, baking powder, and salt gradually. Mix until combined. Add milk if needed to bring dough together.
  4. Divide dough in half. Mix cocoa powder into one half until fully combined. Wrap both and chill for 30 minutes.
  5. Roll both doughs into equal rectangles between parchment. Stack chocolate on vanilla and roll tightly into a log.
  6. Slice into ¼-inch rounds and place on the baking sheet with space between.
  7. Bake for 10–12 minutes until edges are lightly golden. Cool on a rack before serving.

Notes

  • Chill dough well for clean swirl cuts.
  • Use parchment paper for easier rolling and cleanup.
  • Store in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for longer freshness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cookie
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Sodium: 45mg
  • Fat: 7g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 13g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg