Vanilla and Chocolate Pinwheels

by Tarla Dalal

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Pinwheels are a part of every child’s fantasies! Its unique spiral shape, with alternating colours, makes it very attractive to behold, while the chocolaty vanilla flavour and awesome texture make it a delight to bite into.

Easy to make and handily sized, the Vanilla and Chocolate Pinwheel are ideal to serve at kids’ parties . You can make a large batch ahead of time and store in an airtight container, ready to surprise the young ones at the right time.

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Vanilla and Chocolate Pinwheels recipe - How to make Vanilla and Chocolate Pinwheels

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Preparation Time: 5 mins Baking Time: 20 minutes Baking Temperature: 200°C (400°F) Cooking Time: 0 mins Total Time: 25 mins 13Makes 13 pieces
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Ingredients

3/4 cup soft butter
3/4 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla essence
1 1/4 cups plain flour (maida)
1 tbsp cocoa powder

Method

Combine the butter and sugar in a deep bowl and cream until light and creamy using a spatula.
Add the vanilla essence and mix well.
Add 1 tbsp of water and mix well.
Add the plain flour and knead into a soft dough.
Refrigerate for 15 minutes and divide the dough into two equal portions.
In one portion, add the cocoa powder and knead again.
Dust little plain flour on a chopping board, roll out each portion into 200 mm. (8”) diameter circle.
Place the chocolate circle on the white circle.
Roll up like a swiss roll very slowly while sealing the cracks very gently.
10. Cut the roll into 1/2 “ thick slices using a dusted knife.
11. Place all the pinwheels on a greased baking tray and bake in a pre-heated oven at 200°c (400°f) for 15 minutes.
12. Cool the pinwheels on a wire rack.
Serve immediately or store in an air-tight container.