Today we prepare shortbread pinwheels with chocolate. These are delicious sweets to prepare in just a few minutes, with a few steps, and with only two ingredients. This treat is perfect to satisfy your sudden craving for sweetness, without sacrificing taste and practicality.
Shortbread pinwheels with chocolate are a real treat for the palate, prepared without stress and with disarming simplicity. What do you need? Just a ready-made shortbread disk and a few tablespoons of chocolate spread. And if you want to decorate them, add some colorful chocolate sprinkles.
The preparation is a piece of cake: roll out the shortbread disk, generously spread the chocolate cream over the entire surface, and roll it up. Once you have a nice roll, cut it into slices and place them on a baking sheet. In the oven for a few minutes and… voilà! Your shortbread and chocolate pinwheels are ready to be enjoyed.
Whether you are looking for an idea for an impromptu snack or a dessert to serve to last-minute guests, these shortbread chocolate rolls are the perfect answer. Tasty, quick to prepare, and irresistible to the palate, they will win over both adults and children with their goodness.
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Affordable
- Preparation time: 15 Minutes
- Portions: 26 pieces
- Cooking methods: Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Energy 51.39 (Kcal)
- Carbohydrates 7.17 (g) of which sugars 4.28 (g)
- Proteins 0.66 (g)
- Fat 2.23 (g) of which saturated 0.99 (g)of which unsaturated 1.09 (g)
- Fibers 0.21 (g)
- Sodium 55.08 (mg)
Indicative values for a portion of 50 g processed in an automated way starting from the nutritional information available on the CREA* and FoodData Central** databases. It is not food and / or nutritional advice.
* CREATES Food and Nutrition Research Center: https://www.crea.gov.it/alimenti-e-nutrizione https://www.alimentinutrizione.it ** U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, 2019. https://fdc.nal.usda.gov
Ingredients for Shortbread Pinwheels with Chocolate
- 2 rolls shortbread dough
- 4 tablespoons hazelnut spread
Preparation of Shortbread Pinwheels with Chocolate
Roll out the shortbread disks and prick them with the tines of a fork.
Spread two tablespoons of hazelnut cream on each disk. Leave the edges free.
Now, form a roll with the shortbread dough, using parchment paper to help.
With a fine-tipped knife, cut the roll into slices 0.75 inches thick. You should get 13 pinwheels from each roll of shortbread dough.
Place the shortbread chocolate pinwheels on two baking sheets lined with parchment paper.
Bake the shortbread pinwheels in a preheated oven at 356°F for 25 minutes.
After the baking time, remove the chocolate shortbread sweets from the oven and let them cool on a wire rack.
If desired, you can decorate with chocolate sprinkles.
Suggestion
Suggestion
Storage of Shortbread Chocolate Pinwheels
The shortbread chocolate pinwheels keep well for a few days at room temperature, but it is advisable to consume them within 2-3 days to ensure maximum freshness. You can store them in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap.
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FAQ
Can I use homemade shortbread instead of ready-made?
Yes, absolutely! You can prepare your shortbread at home, following a traditional recipe, and use it instead of ready-made shortbread. I suggest my recipe for perfect homemade shortbread: Classic Homemade Shortbread: the fail-proof recipe for perfect and delicious sweets.
What kind of chocolate spread should I choose?
You can use your favorite chocolate spread. It is recommended to choose a good quality spread to achieve the best possible result.
Can I add other ingredients to the pinwheels, like nuts or dried fruits?
Certainly! You can customize your pinwheels by adding chopped nuts, sliced almonds, or other types of dried fruits. Simply distribute them evenly over the chocolate cream before rolling up the shortbread.
Can I freeze the pinwheels?
Yes, shortbread chocolate pinwheels can be frozen. Once prepared and cut into slices, you can place them on a tray or baking sheet and put them in the freezer until completely frozen. Then, transfer them to a sealable food bag and store them in the freezer for up to 1-2 months. To consume, let them thaw at room temperature or slightly warm them in the oven at low temperature.
