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Chocolate and Vanilla Swirl Cookies

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Delicate slice-and-bake cookies featuring buttery vanilla dough swirled with rich chocolate dough to create a beautiful spiral pattern—crisp, eye-catching, and perfect for gifting.

Ingredients

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  • 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 tbsp milk (if needed for chocolate dough)

Instructions

  1. Cream the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy.
  2. Add the egg and vanilla; mix until fully combined.
  3. Stir in flour and salt to form a soft dough.
  4. Divide the dough in half. Leave one half plain (vanilla) and add cocoa powder to the other half to create the chocolate dough. Add 1 tbsp milk if needed to bring the chocolate dough together.
  5. Roll each dough between parchment sheets into equal-sized rectangles about 1/4-inch thick.
  6. Place the chocolate dough on top of the vanilla layer and gently press to adhere. Roll tightly from one long edge to form a log.
  7. Wrap the dough log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or freeze 30 minutes) until firm.
  8. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
  9. Slice the chilled log into 1/4-inch thick cookies and place them on the baking sheet.
  10. Bake for 10–12 minutes or until edges are set. Cool on a wire rack.

Notes

  • Chill the dough thoroughly to ensure clean, sharp spirals.
  • Add a teaspoon of espresso powder to the chocolate dough for deeper flavor.
  • Freeze dough logs for up to 2 months—slice and bake as needed.
  • Dip baked cookies in melted chocolate for extra decadence.

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Keywords: swirl cookies, chocolate vanilla cookies, slice and bake cookies, spiral cookies

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