Chocolate Mint Pinwheels

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Servings: 10 Difficulty: Intermediate
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Rich chocolate cookies swirled with creamy mint filling for a festive holiday treat
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Chocolate Mint Pinwheels

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 10 Calories: 895.1

Description

These Chocolate Mint Pinwheels are a show-stopping dessert that combines the deep, satisfying flavor of chocolate with the cool, refreshing bite of mint. The recipe features a tender chocolate cookie dough rolled around a luscious cream cheese mint filling. Once baked and chilled, they slice into beautiful spirals that reveal the striking contrast between the dark cookie and the pale green filling. Perfect for holiday gatherings, Christmas cookie exchanges, or any occasion where you want to impress guests with a sophisticated yet approachable treat. The texture is soft and chewy, while the mint filling provides a creamy, tangy balance to the sweetness. Easy to make ahead, these pinwheels hold their shape well and taste even better after resting in the refrigerator.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375&# 194;°F (190ðC).
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together the softened butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
  4. Mix in the salt and chocolate mint chips until evenly distributed throughout the dough.
  5. Divide the dough in half and shape each half into a log, approximately 10 inches long and 2 inches wide.
  6. Wrap each log tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or until firm enough to slice.
  7. Once chilled, slice the logs into 1/2-inch thick rounds.
  8. Place the slices on an ungreased baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
  9. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown.
  10. Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 10

Amount Per Serving
Calories 895.1kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 63.5g98%
Saturated Fat 39.1g196%
Cholesterol 96.8mg33%
Sodium 2749.0mg115%
Total Carbohydrate 73.3g25%
Dietary Fiber 9.9g40%
Sugars 61.5g
Protein 4.9g10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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