Vanilla and Chocolate Pinwheels
by Tarla Dalal
Pinwheels are a part of every child’s fantasies! Its unique spiral shape, with alternating colours, makes it very attractive to behold, while the chocolaty vanilla flavour and awesome texture make it a delight to bite into.
Easy to make and handily sized, the Vanilla and Chocolate Pinwheel are ideal to serve at kids’ parties . You can make a large batch ahead of time and store in an airtight container, ready to surprise the young ones at the right time.
Vanilla and Chocolate Pinwheels recipe - How to make Vanilla and Chocolate Pinwheels
Preparation Time: Baking Time: 20 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 13 pieces
3/4 cup soft butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 1/4 cups plain flour (maida)
1 tbsp cocoa powder
- Method
- Combine the butter and sugar in a deep bowl and cream until light and creamy using a spatula.
- Add the vanilla essence and mix well.
- Add 1 tbsp of water and mix well.
- Add the plain flour and knead into a soft dough.
- Refrigerate for 15 minutes and divide the dough into two equal portions.
- In one portion, add the cocoa powder and knead again.
- Dust little plain flour on a chopping board, roll out each portion into 200 mm. (8”) diameter circle.
- Place the chocolate circle on the white circle.
- Roll up like a swiss roll very slowly while sealing the cracks very gently.
- 10. Cut the roll into 1/2 “ thick slices using a dusted knife.
- 11. Place all the pinwheels on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes.
- 12. Cool the pinwheels on a wire rack.
- Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container.
| Energy | 143 cal |
| Protein | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.2 g |
| Fat | 8.1 g |
| Cholesterol | 24.6 mg |
| Vitamin A | 317.7 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.3 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0 mg |
| Folic Acid | 0.1 mcg |
| Calcium | 2.9 mg |
| Iron | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.7 mg |
| Phosphorus | 17.5 mg |
| Sodium | 82.4 mg |
| Potassium | 22.2 mg |
| Zinc | 0.1 mg |
very pretty looking these cookies taste just as delicious! Before cutting the cookies, I refrigerate the roll for an hour. This makes the cutting easier.