Maurice Lenell Pinwheel Cookies
Indulge in the timeless delight of Maurice Lenell Pinwheel Cookies, with their irresistible blend of rich flavors and delicate textures. These nostalgic treats are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Servings 36 Cookies
Calories 120kcal
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Electric mixer or stand mixer
- Measuring cups, and spoons
- Rolling Pin
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheets
- Cooling Rack
- Sharp knife
Ingredients
For the cookie dough
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 ½ cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the chocolate filling
- ½ cup cocoa powder
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Add flour, baking powder, and salt in a mixing bowl and, whisk together. Set aside.
- In another bowl, combine the softened butter and sugar, and cream them together until they become light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs to the mixture one at a time, beating well after adding each egg. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Slowly incorporate the dry ingredients into the butter mixture, mixing until they are just combined. Divide the dough in half.
- Prepare the chocolate filling, by combining cocoa powder, granulated sugar, and melted butter in a separate small bowl.
- Roll out each portion of dough between two sheets of parchment paper into rectangular shapes of the same size, about ¼ inch thick.
- Remove the top parchment paper from one of the dough rectangles and spread the chocolate filling evenly over the surface.
- Carefully place the second dough rectangle on top of the chocolate filling, lining up the edges as best as possible.
- Starting from one end, tightly roll up the two layers of dough into a log shape, using the bottom parchment paper to help you.
- Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Unwrap the chilled log and slice it into ¼-inch thick rounds. Place the cookies on the prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them.
- Bake them for approximately 10-12 minutes, or until the edges turn a light golden color. Take out the cookies from the oven and carefully transfer them to a cooling rack. Allow the cookies to cool completely.
- Once cooled, serve and enjoy!