CHOCOLATE-NUT PINWHEEL COOKIES

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As a little girl, I made these with my mother every Christmas. Now I make them every year with my daughters-in-law, daughters and grandchildren!-Sedonie Zeitler, Luxemburg, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield about 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup ground almonds
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 cup baking cocoa

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half; add almonds and almond extract to one portion. Add cocoa to remaining portion., Roll out each portion between two sheets of waxed paper into a 16x8-in. rectangle. Refrigerate 30 minutes. Remove waxed paper. Place almond layer over chocolate dough. Roll up tightly, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate overnight or until firm. , Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 46 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 9mg cholesterol, Sodium 29mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

NAIMATULLAH KHAN BURIRO
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These cookies are going to be my new go-to dessert.


Usama Nawaz
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I'm so glad I found this recipe.


ROB TIGRO
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These cookies are a must-try for any chocolate lover.


Phillip Pithua
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I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and nuts.


Clematime
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These cookies are the best chocolate nut cookies I've ever had.


Adil Manzoor
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I can't wait to make these cookies again!


Verosika
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These cookies are so delicious, they're sure to become a family favorite.


Jubayer Fokir
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These cookies are a great way to show your loved ones how much you care.


Diane Smith
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I love that these cookies are so versatile.


Adnan Abir
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These cookies are perfect for any occasion.


Arbab Sheikh
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I've made these cookies with different types of nuts, and they're always delicious.


Shovi Yee
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover chocolate chips and nuts.


yahsin yahsin
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I love that these cookies can be made ahead of time and frozen.


Aarya Lama
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These cookies are the perfect combination of chocolate and nuts.


DumbStuff
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I've made these cookies several times now, and they always turn out great.


Mahi Electric
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These cookies are so easy to make, and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Shalayna Scott
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I made these cookies for a party and they were a hit! Everyone loved them.


Dianna Roastingstick
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These cookies were SO good! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I used a combination of chocolate chips and chopped nuts, and they were delicious.