How to Make Wagon Wheel Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

Wagon wheel cookies are a delightful treat that brings back memories of childhood for many. These classic cookies are a perfect blend of sweet and savory, with a soft center and a crunchy exterior. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just beginning your culinary journey, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

The name "wagon wheel" comes from the shape of the cookies, which resemble the spokes of a wheel. The combination of chocolate, marshmallow, and graham cracker ...

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Ingredients

  • ½ cup shortening
  • 2 cups white sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts (Optional)
  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • In a large bowl, cream together the shortening and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time then stir in the vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Stir in walnuts if desired. Cover dough and chill for at least one hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Roll the dough into walnut sized balls. Roll the balls in confectioners' sugar. Place the cookies 2 inches apart onto the cookie sheet.
  • Bake for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before removing to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    142 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 21mg
    • Sodium: 93mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 22g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 22mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 66mg