Maurice Lenell Pinwheel Cookies Recipe
This recipe is for Maurice Lenell's Pinwheel Cookies. These cookies are a holiday favorite and are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted butter at room temperature (2 sticks)
- 1 cup Sugar
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Semisweet chocolate chips
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy in a large bowl.
- Beat in eggs, one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt. Gradually add to butter mixture, mixing until just blended. Stir in chocolate chips.
- Place dough on a lightly floured surface and roll into a log about 2 inches in diameter.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour (or up to 3 days).
- Cut dough into 1/2-inch slices and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake cookies until they are golden brown, about 15 minutes.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 5 minutes; transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.