Chocolate Pinwheels

Name: Chocolate Pinwheels
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1 egg; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; Pinch salt; 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips; 2 tablespoons butter; 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract; Pinch salt

12 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Pinch salt
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
2 tablespoons butter
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Pinch salt

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well.
2

Divide dough in half; place each half between two sheets of waxed paper. Roll into 12-in. x 10-in. rectangles. Chill until almost firm, about 30 minutes.
3

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt chips and butter; stir until smooth. Beat in vanilla and salt. Spread over dough. Carefully roll up each rectangle into a tight jelly roll, starting with the long side. Wrap in waxed paper. Chill for 2 hours or until firm.
4

Gently cut into 1/2-in. slices with a sharp serrated knife; place on greased or parchment-lined
5

. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks.