These Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies are a festive treat perfect for the holiday season. Combining rich chocolate and refreshing peppermint flavors, they make a delightful addition to your Christmas cookie collection.
This recipe is straightforward and ideal for baking with family. The vibrant swirls of chocolate and peppermint dough create visually appealing cookies that are sure to impress your guests.
Festive Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheel Cookies
These cookies feature layers of chocolate and peppermint dough rolled together to create beautiful pinwheels. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and yields approximately 24 cookies, making it a great choice for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon peppermint extract
- 1/2 cup crushed peppermint candies or candy canes for garnish
Instructions
- Cream the Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Prepare the Dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, cocoa powder, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the Dough: Split the dough in half. To one half, add the peppermint extract and mix until incorporated. Wrap both halves in plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes.
- Roll the Dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the chocolate dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick. Roll out the peppermint dough in the same manner.
- Assemble the Pinwheels: Place the peppermint dough on top of the chocolate dough. Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough into a log. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
- Slice and Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Remove the log from the refrigerator and slice it into 1/4 inch thick rounds. Place the cookies on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack. While still warm, sprinkle the tops with crushed peppermint candies.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 24 cookies
- Calories: 120kcal
- Fat: 6g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
