Description
Chocolate peanut butter pinwheels deliver a creamy, no-bake dessert sensation from classic American kitchens. Sweet spirals of chocolate and peanut butter promise quick satisfaction for hungry snackers seeking simple indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
Sweeteners and Flavoring:
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine powdered sugar, peanut butter, softened butter, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl, stirring until the mixture becomes uniformly smooth and creamy.
- Lay out a sheet of wax paper and carefully spread the mixture into a thin, even rectangular shape using a spatula or rolling pin.
- Melt chocolate chips using a microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval, or use a double boiler until completely liquefied and glossy.
- Gently pour the melted chocolate over the peanut butter layer, spreading it evenly across the entire surface with a spatula, ensuring complete coverage.
- Using the wax paper as a guide, carefully roll the sheet into a tight cylindrical log, pressing gently to maintain a compact shape.
- Place the rolled log in the refrigerator and chill for 12 hours or overnight to allow the pinwheels to set and firm up completely.
- Remove from refrigerator, unwrap from wax paper, and slice into thin pinwheel rounds using a sharp knife, creating uniform bite-sized pieces.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the rich, decadent chocolate and peanut butter treat.
Notes
- Ensure butter and peanut butter are at room temperature for smooth, lump-free mixing.
- Use parchment paper instead of wax paper for easier rolling and cleaner edges.
- For a gluten-free version, verify all ingredients are certified gluten-free, especially powdered sugar.
- Experiment with dark, milk, or white chocolate for different flavor variations and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 hours
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 215 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg