Description
These beautiful Chocolate Pistachio Pinwheel Cookies are a delightful treat for any occasion! The rich, chocolate dough pairs perfectly with the crunchy pistachios, creating a visually stunning and deliciously unique cookie. Ideal for holiday baking or a special dessert.
Ingredients
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For the Cookie Dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios
For Rolling:
- Extra powdered sugar (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. In a separate large bowl, cream together the butter and powdered sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Divide and Flavor the Dough: Divide the dough into two equal portions. To one portion, sift in the cocoa powder and mix until fully incorporated to make the chocolate dough. Leave the other portion plain.
- Chill the Dough: Wrap each portion of dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Roll the Dough: Once chilled, place the plain dough on a sheet of parchment paper and roll it out into a rectangle (about 1/8 inch thick). Do the same with the chocolate dough.
- Assemble the Pinwheels: Carefully place the chocolate dough on top of the plain dough. Roll the doughs up together like a log, ensuring that the chocolate and pistachio sides are visible. Once rolled, sprinkle the top with chopped pistachios, pressing them lightly into the dough.
- Chill Again: Wrap the rolled dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an additional 30 minutes to firm it up.
- Slice and Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the dough into 1/4-inch thick rounds and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
- Cool and Serve: Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- For an extra touch, you can drizzle melted chocolate over the cookies once cooled.
- Make sure to refrigerate the dough long enough for easy slicing; chilled dough will hold its shape better.
- Pistachios can be substituted with other nuts like walnuts or almonds for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 35mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg