Description
Chocolate peanut butter pinwheels deliver a delightful no-bake dessert combining rich flavors from classic ingredients. Sweet spirals of creamy chocolate and nutty peanut butter create an irresistible treat you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup peanut butter (smooth)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/4 cup milk (60 ml)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Craft a pliable mixture by thoroughly blending powdered sugar, peanut butter, graham cracker crumbs, and salt until a cohesive dough develops.
- Separate the dough into two equal portions, then infuse one half with cocoa powder and milk, ensuring complete integration.
- Utilize parchment paper to meticulously roll out both the peanut butter and chocolate dough layers into uniform, thin sheets.
- Carefully position the chocolate layer atop the peanut butter layer, applying gentle pressure to create a seamless connection.
- Tightly roll the layered dough into a compact cylindrical log, maintaining even tension throughout the process.
- Refrigerate the log for a minimum of 60 minutes, allowing the ingredients to solidify and the flavors to meld.
- Remove from refrigerator and slice the chilled log into delicate pinwheel rounds, revealing the swirled pattern.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for optimal texture and flavor preservation.
Notes
- Customize texture by adjusting graham cracker crumbs for desired firmness in the dough.
- Swap traditional peanut butter with almond or sunflower seed butter for nut-free alternatives.
- Use dark cocoa powder for richer chocolate flavor and potential antioxidant benefits.
- Chill dough longer for cleaner, more defined pinwheel slices and enhanced flavor melding.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg