BASIC CHOCOLATE PINWHEEL COOKIES

Basic Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies image

This recipe evolved from several different recipes that I combined into one. I've never received so many compliments on my baking!-Denise Hufford, Midland, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened
2 cups sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup baking cocoa

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Divide dough in half; add cocoa to one portion. Divide each portion in half. On a baking sheet, roll out each portion between waxed paper into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. , Remove waxed paper. Place one chocolate rectangle over a plain rectangle. Roll up tightly, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Repeat with remaining dough. Refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. , Place 2 in. apart on lightly greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 153 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 25mg cholesterol, Sodium 87mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.