How to Make Chocolate-coconut Pinwheels - A Step-by-Step Guide

Chocolate-coconut pinwheels are a delicious and visually stunning treat. These sweet and indulgent pastries are perfect for satisfying a sweet tooth or impressing guests at a special occasion. With a buttery, flaky pastry and a rich, decadent chocolate-coconut filling, these pinwheels are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

Making chocolate-coconut pinwheels is a fun and rewarding baking project that is perfect for anyone who loves to work with dough and enjoy a sweet treat...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • ⅓ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • ⅓ cup shortening
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 3 ounces cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup white sugar
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts

Information

  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 32 cookies

  • In a large mixing bowl beat shortening and butter until softened. Add the 3/4 cup sugar and beat until fluffy. Add milk, egg and 1 tsp of the vanilla and mix well.
  • In a separate bowl combine flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt. Add to the butter mixture and beat until well mixed.
  • Divide dough in half and chill 2-3 hours or until easy to handle.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease cookie sheets.
  • Mix softened cream cheese, 1/3 cup sugar and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Stir in the coconut.
  • Roll each half of the dough into a 10-inch square. Cut each square into sixteen 2 1/2-inch squares. Place 1/2 inch apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Cut 1-inch slits from each corner to center of square. Drop a level tsp of the coconut mixture onto each center.
  • Sprinkle chopped nuts in the center and firmly press to seal. Bake for 8-10 minutes or until edges are firm and cookies are slightly puffed. Cool on cookie sheet for 1 minute, then remove and cool thoroughly on rack.
  • Nutrition

    236 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 28mg
    • Sodium: 144mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 28g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 16g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 99mg