Chocolate Pinwheels

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1/2 cup light brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a baking sheet and set aside.
2. In a medium bowl, cream together the chocolate chips, butter, and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt. Add to the chocolate mixture and mix until just combined.
4. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough out into a 12x16-inch rectangle. Cut the dough into 12 strips, each 1-inch wide.
5. Roll each strip up tightly into a pinwheel shape and place on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
6. Allow to cool before serving.

Interesting Facts

• The pinwheel is a classic cookie shape that has been around for centuries.
• Chocolate pinwheels are believed to have originated in the United States in the late 1800s.
• Chocolate pinwheels can easily be customized with different types of chocolate and add-ins.