Pinwheel Cookie Recipes

These pinwheel cookie recipes will look beautiful on your platter. Learn how to get that perfect swirl, plus check out our best recipes, tips and techniques.

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Finnish Pinwheels

3 reviews

When my sister was hosting an exchange student from Finland, she served these cookies I'd made to her guest. The young lady instantly recognized what they were. So I know they're still being made in our ancestors' country. —Ilona Barron, Ontonagon, Michigan

Pinwheels and Checkerboards

16 reviews

My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful...and you can...


Peppermint Pinwheels

14 reviews

Put a spin on your holidays with these bright swirls! This recipe makes rich-tasting cookies with a minty flavor that...


Peanut Butter Pinwheels

7 reviews

These doubly delightful pinwheel cookies are very easy to prepare. They feature the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate...


Apricot Pinwheel Cookies

3 reviews

My grandmother always made these cookies for the holidays. The recipe has been passed down through generations to me, and...

Cranberry Nut Swirls

7 reviews

This recipe originated with my sister-in-law. It gets used a lot over the holidays when we want to pull a...


Basic Chocolate Pinwheel Cookies

10 reviews

Impress your guests with these visually appealing pinwheel cookies. Our easy-to-follow recipe combines classic vanilla and rich chocolate doughs into...

Raspberry Nut Pinwheels

10 reviews

I won first prize in a recipe contest with these yummy swirl cookies. The taste of raspberry and walnuts really...


Red & Green Pinwheels

My mom used to make these cookies every Christmas, and I still love them. They are so colorful. You can...


Apricot Pinwheels

1 review

I decorate my little spirals with vanilla icing, but they're yummy without it, too. Dried apricots and lots of spice...


Date Pinwheel Cookies

13 reviews

This is a great recipe for a delicious cookie to serve at the end of any meal. The dates have...

Cinnamon Roll Cookies

6 reviews

I love cinnamon rolls, but working with yeast can be scary. These cookies give you the taste of a cinnamon...