Description
Delightful and whimsical pinwheel cookies swirled with creamy peanut butter, rich chocolate, or your favorite fillings, perfect for family bonding and creative baking.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- Fillings (peanut butter, chocolate, jam, savory options)
Instructions
- Cream together the unsalted butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy (3-5 minutes).
- Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until incorporated.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour and baking powder, then gradually combine with the wet mixture.
- Divide the dough and add your choice of filling to one half.
- Roll out the plain dough into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick, and layer the flavored dough on top.
- Roll tightly from one edge to create a log, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Slice the log into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until edges are golden.
- Cool slightly on the baking sheet before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
Experiment with different fillings and serve with coffee or tea. These cookies can be frozen for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cookies, dessert, baking, family recipes