Sweetly swirled, these Vanilla-Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies will be the perfect addition to this year’s holiday cookie spread. This two-toned cookie offers something for everyone, pairing an aromatic vanilla dough with a rich cocoa dough. To step up the decadence and depth of both flavors, we used Rodelle Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract and Rodelle Gourmet Dutch-Processed Baking Cocoa to create a cookie that’s unmatched in both appearance and flavor. Whether they’re served alongside a hot cup of coffee or cocoa, we wouldn’t be surprised if these delicious cookies become a sweet new staple year-round.
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- 1 cup (227 grams) unsalted butter, softened and divided
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar, divided
- 2 large eggs (100 grams), room temperature and divided
- 3 teaspoons (12 grams) Rodelle Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract, divided
- 2⅔ cups plus 2 tablespoons (349 grams) all-purpose flour, divided
- 1½ teaspoons (7.5 grams) baking powder, divided
- 1 teaspoon (3 grams) kosher salt, divided
- ½ cup (48 grams) Rodelle Gourmet Dutch-Processed Baking Cocoa
- In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat ½ cup (113 grams) butter and ½ cup (100 grams) sugar at medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add 1 egg (50 grams) and 1½ teaspoons (6 grams) Rodelle Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract, beating until combined.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together 1⅔ cups flour (208 grams), ¾ teaspoon (3.75 grams) baking powder, and ½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually add flour mixture to butter mixture, beating until a dough forms.
- Turn out dough onto a large piece of parchment paper. (If any flour bits remain, knead dough by patting dough and folding it in half.) Shape dough into a 6×5-inch rectangle, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Clean bowl of stand mixer and paddle attachment. Using the paddle attachment, beat remaining ½ cup (113 grams) butter and remaining ½ cup (100 grams) sugar at medium speed until creamy, 2 to 3 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add remaining 1 egg (50 grams) and remaining 1½ teaspoons (6 grams) Rodelle Pure Madagascar Bourbon Vanilla Extract, beating until combined.
- In another medium bowl, whisk together Rodelle Gourmet Dutch-Processed Baking Cocoa, remaining 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour (141 grams), remaining ¾ teaspoon (3.75 grams) baking powder, and remaining ½ teaspoon (1.5 grams) salt. With mixer on low speed, gradually add cocoa mixture to butter mixture, beating until a dough forms.
- Turn out dough onto a large piece of parchment paper. (If any flour bits remain, knead dough by patting dough and folding it in half.) Shape dough into a 6×5-inch rectangle, and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Let doughs stand at room temperature for about 5 minutes. On a lightly floured sheet of parchment paper, roll plain dough into a 14×10-inch rectangle. Repeat procedure with chocolate dough. Transfer doughs on parchment to 2 baking sheets, and refrigerate until firm but still pliable, about 20 minutes.
- Transfer plain dough on parchment to a flat surface. Carefully invert chocolate dough on top of plain dough. Between sheets of parchment, roll over doughs a few times to press together. Peel away top sheet of parchment. Starting with one long side, roll dough into a log, using bottom sheet of parchment to help lift and roll as tightly as possible to avoid gaps. Trim ½ inch off each end. Tightly wrap in plastic wrap, twisting ends to seal. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Cut log into ¼-inch-thick slices. (See Note.) Round edges of dough slices as needed. Place 1 inch apart on prepared pans. (If dough log starts to get too soft, freeze for 15 minutes or refrigerate for 30 minutes until firm.)
- Bake until edges and tops are set and bottoms are golden brown, 8 to 10 minutes. Let cool completely on pans. Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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