Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 2 cups (250 grams)
- Unsalted butter: 1 cup (2 sticks, 225 grams)
- Confectioners' sugar: 1/2 cup (60 grams)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Chocolate chips: 1/2 cup (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Total preparation and cooking time: 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
- Preparation time alone: 45 minutes
- Cooking time: 30 minutes
Difficulty Level:
Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one by one, mixing well after each addition.
- Add the vanilla extract and mix.
- Gradually add the flour, mixing well after each addition.
- If using chocolate chips, mix them into the dough.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a thin sheet.
- Cut the dough into pinwheel shapes or any desired shape.
- Place the cookies on a baking sheet and bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow cookies to cool on a wire rack.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: Each cookie provides approximately 150-200 calories, depending on the size of the cookie and whether chocolate chips are added.
- Fat: 10-15 grams
- Carbohydrates: 15-20 grams
- Protein: 3-5 grams
Dish Characteristics:
- These pinwheel cookies are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, with a rich buttery flavor.
- The addition of chocolate chips provides a sweet and chocolatey taste.
- The cookies are shaped in a pinwheel design, making them visually appealing.
User Comments:
- "These cookies are delicious! The pinwheel shape is unique and makes them stand out."
- "The combination of butter and chocolate is perfect. These cookies are a favorite among my family."
- "The cookies are easy to make and the result is always impressive."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Be sure to use unsalted butter for accurate seasoning.
- Do not overbake the cookies, as they may become hard and crunchy.
- For best results, use fresh ingredients from reputable supermarkets.
