Vanilla Chocolate Swirls Recipe

Indulge in the heavenly swirls of vanilla and chocolate in these irresistible cookies! This recipe makes it easy – use a food processor for a quick dough, or knead by hand. The result? Perfectly balanced vanilla and chocolate flavors in every bite. Get ready for a delightful treat!

Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 50 mins

Calories 71.1 kcal

Protein 1g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Vanilla Chocolate Swirls

1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
White Sugar
Self Raising Flour
½ teaspoon salt
Vanilla Extract
Cocoa Powder

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How to Make Vanilla Chocolate Swirls

In a separate bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter and ¾ cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, then add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
Divide the dough in half. To one half, add 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder and mix until evenly distributed.
If the dough is too soft, chill for at least 30 minutes.
On a lightly floured surface, roll out the vanilla dough into a 12x8 inch rectangle, about ⅛ inch thick.
Roll out the chocolate dough into a similar sized rectangle.
Carefully lift the chocolate dough and place it on top of the vanilla dough. Gently press the two layers together.
Starting from a long side, tightly roll up the dough like a jelly roll.
Wrap the log in plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Unwrap the dough and slice it into ½-inch thick rounds.
Place cookies onto prepared baking sheets, leaving some space between them.
Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until edges are lightly golden brown.
Let cool on baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

5 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

10g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Vanilla Chocolate Swirls?

Vanilla Chocolate Swirls takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 30 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Vanilla Chocolate Swirls?

Vanilla Chocolate Swirls has approximately 71.1 calories per serving, with about 1 g protein, 3 g carbohydrates and 5 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Vanilla Chocolate Swirls?

The key ingredients for Vanilla Chocolate Swirls are Butter, White Sugar, Self Raising Flour, Salt, Vanilla Extract, Cocoa Powder. See the full list with measurements above.