Chocolate Mint Pinwheels

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A popular flavor combination is used in this pinwheel cookie.

Prep Time:
40 mins
Cook Time:
7 mins
Additional Time:
3 hrs
Total Time:
3 hrs 47 mins
Servings:
48
Yield:
4 dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • ½ cup sugar

  • ½ cup LAND O LAKES® Butter

  • 1 egg

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • ½ teaspoon peppermint extract

  • 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ teaspoon baking powder

  • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • 1 (1 ounce) square unsweetened baking chocolate, melted and cooled

  • 2 drops green food color

Directions

  1. Combine sugar, butter, egg, vanilla and peppermint extract in large mixer bowl. Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until creamy (2 to 3 minutes). Reduce speed to low; add flour, baking powder and salt. Beat until well mixed (1 to 2 minutes).

  2. Remove half of dough. Add cooled melted chocolate to remaining dough in bowl. Beat until well mixed (1 minute). Add green food color to white dough; mix well. Shape each half into 4x5-inch rectangle; wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate 1 hour.

  3. Roll out chocolate dough between two sheets of lightly floured waxed paper to 12x7-inch rectangle. Repeat with green dough. Place green dough on top of chocolate dough. Gently press doughs together. Roll up, jelly-roll fashion, starting with 12-inch side; wrap in plastic food wrap. Refrigerate until firm (at least 2 hours).

  4. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Cut rolls with sharp knife into 1/4-inch slices. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until set. Remove from cookie sheets; cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

44 Calories
2g Fat
5g Carbs
1g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 44
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 2g 3%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 9mg 3%
Sodium 37mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 5g 2%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 1g 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 0mg 2%
Potassium 11mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.