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Black and White Pinwheel Cookies

Delightful cookies with a combination of chocolate and vanilla flavors, visually stunning and easy to make.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 37 minutes
Servings: 24 cookies
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 140
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2¼ cups 2¼ cups (280g) all-purpose flour All-purpose flour for the cookie base.
  • 1 cup 1 cup (225g) unsalted butter, softened Butter should be softened but not melted.
  • ¾ cup ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar Sweetens the cookies.
  • 1½ tsp 1½ tsp vanilla extract Adds flavor to the cookies.
  • 1 large 1 large egg Binder for the cookie dough.
  • ¼ cup ¼ cup (25g) cocoa powder For the chocolate flavor in one half of the dough.
  • ½ tsp ½ tsp baking powder Leavening agent.
  • ¼ tsp ¼ tsp salt Enhances flavor.
  • 2 tbsp 2 tbsp milk Helps combine the cocoa powder with the dough.
  • 1 tbsp 1 tbsp cornstarch Adds a tender texture.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  2. Cream the butter and sugar until fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla.
  4. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt, and cornstarch.
  5. Add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture and mix until a dough forms.
  6. Divide the dough in half.
  7. To one half, add cocoa powder and milk. Mix until fully combined.
  8. Wrap both pieces of dough and chill for 30–60 minutes.
  9. Roll each piece of dough into equal rectangles.
  10. Layer the chocolate dough over the vanilla dough and roll tightly into a log.
  11. Wrap and chill again for at least 1 hour.
Baking
  1. Slice the chilled log into ¼ inch rounds and place on prepared baking sheets.
  2. Bake for 10–12 minutes until set.
  3. Cool on trays briefly, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely before serving.

Notes

Store cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. For longer storage, freeze them well-wrapped in plastic and store in a freezer bag. Thaw or reheat briefly before serving.