Mint-Choco Swirl Delights

Get ready to embark on a delectable journey with our Chocolate Mint Pinwheels recipe, a delightful creation inspired by the Great Adoption February 2005. These cookies, adorned with a swirl of rich chocolate and refreshing mint, are not just a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. 🍫🌿

Chocolate Mint Pinwheels Recipe

Total Time: 2 hours and 20 minutes
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 2 hours

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 eggs 🥚
• 1 cup butter, softened 🧈
• 3/4 cup sugar 🍚
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 🌰
• 1/3 teaspoon salt 🧂
• 1/2 cup plain flour 🍪
• 2 1/4 cups mint-chocolate chips 🍫🌿

Nutritional Information (per serving – 1 cookie):

• Calories: 94.9
• Fat: 5.5g
• Saturated Fat: 3.4g
• Cholesterol: 14.4mg
• Sodium: 56.2mg
• Carbohydrates: 11g
• Fiber: 0.6g
• Sugar: 5.1g
• Protein: 1.2g

Yield:

Approximately 40 cookies

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Mint-Chocolate Mixture:

   • Melt 1/2 cup of mint-chocolate chips over hot (not boiling) water until smooth. Set aside and allow it to cool to room temperature.

2. Prepare the Cookie Dough:

   • In a large bowl, combine softened butter and sugar. Beat until creamy.
   • Add the egg and vanilla extract, blending well.
   • Gradually beat in the flour and salt until a smooth dough forms.

3. Create the Mint-Chocolate Swirl:

   • Take 1 cup of the prepared dough and place it in a small bowl.
   • Add the melted mint-chocolate mixture, blending thoroughly.
   • Shape the mixture into a ball, flatten it (the mixture may appear curdled), and cover it with plastic wrap.
   • Do the same with the remaining plain dough.

4. Chill the Dough:

   • Chill both dough portions until firm, approximately 1 1/2 hours.

5. Preheat and Roll:

   • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
   • Between sheets of waxed paper, roll each ball of dough into a 13 x 9-inch rectangle.

6. Create the Pinwheel:

   • Remove the top layers of waxed paper from both doughs.
   • Invert the chocolate dough onto the plain dough and peel off the waxed paper.
   • Starting from the long side, carefully roll up the dough jelly roll style.

7. Slice and Bake:

   • Cut the rolled dough into 1/4-inch slices and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet.
   • Bake at 375 degrees F. for 7 to 8 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden.
   • Cool the cookies completely on wire racks.

8. Chocolate Coating:

   • Melt the remaining 1 cup of mint-chocolate chips over hot (not boiling) water until smooth.
   • Spread 1/2 slightly rounded teaspoonful of melted chocolate on the flat side of each cookie.

9. Chill and Enjoy:

   • Chill the cookies until the chocolate is set, and then, savor the irresistible blend of chocolate and mint in every bite.

Feel free to share your culinary adventure with these Chocolate Mint Pinwheels and let us know your thoughts! Happy baking! 🍪✨