Halloween Pinwheel Cookies
Festively vibrant cookies with delicious swirls of chocolate and orange, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 102 minutes
- Yield: 24 cookies
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- Food coloring (orange and black)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Whisk together the all-purpose flour, salt, and baking powder in another bowl. Gradually add this dry mixture to the butter mixture, stirring until just combined.
- Divide the dough into two equal parts. Mix in cocoa powder for chocolate dough and food coloring for orange dough.
- Roll out each colored dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Carefully place the chocolate rectangle on top of the orange rectangle and gently press them together.
- Starting from one edge, roll the layered doughs tightly into a log. Wrap it in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
- Slice the log into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for about 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.
Notes
For best results, ensure ingredients are at room temperature and watch the baking time closely.