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
bm@gmail.comThese pinwheels and checkerboards are always a hit at my parties. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
DarK L pro
p_d54@gmail.comI love that these pinwheels and checkerboards can be frozen. It makes them a great option for meal prep.
Ghulam Rasool Soomro
g_s@hotmail.frThese 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
k@hotmail.frI'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
anthony17@hotmail.frThese pinwheels and checkerboards are a great way to add a touch of elegance to your next party.
ramona peterson
ramona@aol.comI love that these pinwheels and checkerboards can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.
Rosalind Clark
clark.rosalind86@hotmail.co.ukI'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
s-man@gmail.comThese pinwheels and checkerboards are a great way to get kids involved in the kitchen. My kids love helping me make them.
Eevee
eevee@hotmail.comI made these pinwheels and checkerboards for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!
AKOMAYE THERESA
akomayet95@yahoo.comThese pinwheels and checkerboards are so cute! They're perfect for a baby shower or bridal shower.
Moheez Abbasi
m_abbasi70@hotmail.comI 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
knowlton63@aol.comThese 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
shehryar-ahmad@gmail.comI've never made pinwheels or checkerboards before, but this recipe made it so easy. I'm definitely going to be making them again.
Davontaye
davontaye6@yahoo.comI 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
i_c7@gmail.comThese 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
salehin.mahmud@yahoo.comI 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
dre_v28@gmail.comThe 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
p@gmail.comI'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
c_groenewaldt69@aol.comThese pinwheels and checkerboards were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.