PINWHEELS AND CHECKERBOARDS
My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful...and you can get two kinds of cookies from one dough! They're perfect for including in gift boxes.-Jill Heatwole, Pittsville, Maryland
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 40m
Yield 6 dozen pinwheel and 4 dozen checkerboard cookies.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture., Divide dough into four portions. Tint one portion red and one portion green. Stir chocolate into another portion. Wrap chocolate and plain portions in plastic; refrigerate 1 hour or until easy to handle., For pinwheel cookies, divide red and green portions in half. Roll out each portion between waxed paper into a 9x6-in. rectangle. Refrigerate 30 minutes. , Remove waxed paper. Place one green rectangle over a red rectangle. Roll up tightly jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Repeat. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., For checkerboard cookies, divide plain and chocolate portions in half. Roll out each portion between waxed paper into a 6 4-in. rectangle. Cut each rectangle lengthwise into eight 1/2-in. strips. , Stack the strips in groups of four, alternating plain and chocolate strips and forming eight separate stacks. Form a four-stack block by alternating chocolate-topped and plain-topped stacks. Repeat. Press together gently. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate at least 2 hours., Preheat oven to 375°. Unwrap and cut pinwheel and checkerboard dough into 1/4-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 9-11 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 43mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Mack B
[email protected]These pinwheels and checkerboards are always a hit at my parties. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
DarK L pro
[email protected]I love that these pinwheels and checkerboards can be frozen. It makes them a great option for meal prep.
Ghulam Rasool Soomro
[email protected]These pinwheels and checkerboards are a great way to use up leftover turkey or ham. They're also a great way to get kids to eat their veggies.
Thakuri Kishor
[email protected]I've made these pinwheels and checkerboards with different types of bread and fillings and they're always delicious. They're a great way to experiment with different flavors.
Anthony Tieku
[email protected]These pinwheels and checkerboards are a great way to add a touch of elegance to your next party.
ramona peterson
[email protected]I love that these pinwheels and checkerboards can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.
Rosalind Clark
[email protected]I've been making these pinwheels and checkerboards for years and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Stranger man
[email protected]These pinwheels and checkerboards are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. My kids love helping me make them.
Eevee
[email protected]I made these pinwheels and checkerboards for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!
AKOMAYE THERESA
[email protected]These pinwheels and checkerboards are so cute! They're perfect for a baby shower or bridal shower.
Moheez Abbasi
[email protected]I love the versatility of this recipe. You can use any type of bread, filling, or cheese that you like. I'm going to try making them with whole wheat bread and avocado next time.
Evelyn Knowlton
[email protected]These pinwheels and checkerboards are a great way to use up leftover ingredients. I always have a few slices of ham and cheese in the fridge, so I can whip these up in no time.
Shehryar Ahmad
[email protected]I've never made pinwheels or checkerboards before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to be making them again.
Davontaye
[email protected]I made these pinwheels and checkerboards for my kids' lunchboxes and they loved them. They're a great way to get them to eat their veggies.
ibraheem channel
[email protected]These pinwheels and checkerboards are the perfect finger food for a party. They're easy to eat and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
salehin mahmud
[email protected]I love that these pinwheels and checkerboards can be made with so many different fillings. I've tried them with ham and cheese, turkey and avocado, and even Nutella and banana. They're all delicious.
Dre V
[email protected]The checkerboards were a little tricky to make at first, but I got the hang of it after a few tries. They're definitely worth the effort though, they look so impressive.
komugisha price
[email protected]I've made these pinwheels and checkerboards several times now and they always turn out great. They're perfect for a quick and easy appetizer or snack.
Christiaan Groenewaldt
[email protected]These pinwheels and checkerboards were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.