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5-Ingredient Chocolate Pie Swirls

Updated Oct 20, 2021
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Our chocolate swirls put a decadent twist on an old-fashioned favorite! We took inspiration from cinnamon-sugar treats made with leftover pie crust, but added a punch of chocolate for an added dose of fantastic flavor. Serve up these chocolate swirl pastries for holiday brunch or as a dessert at any family gathering!

5-Ingredient Chocolate Pie Swirls

  • Prep Time 20 min
  • Total 1 hr 10 min
  • Ingredients 5
  • Servings 16
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Ingredients

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°F. Line large cookie sheet with cooking parchment paper.
  • Step 
    2
    In small bowl, mix sugar and baking cocoa until blended.
  • Step 
    3
    Unroll pie crust on lightly floured work surface. Fold sides of crust toward center. Using rolling pin, roll into 15x8-inch rectangle. Brush melted butter over pie crust; sprinkle cocoa mixture evenly over pie crust.
  • Step 
    4
    Starting at short end of crust, roll into a log; cut into 1/2-inch slices. Place slices on cookie sheet.
  • Step 
    5
    Bake 12 to 14 minutes or until outside ring of pie crust is baked and bottom edges are light golden brown. Let stand 5 minutes. Remove to cooling rack; cool 15 minutes.
  • Step 
    6
    In small microwavable bowl, place chocolate chips. Microwave uncovered on High 30 seconds; stir. Microwave 15 seconds longer, if necessary, until melted. Spoon into small resealable food-storage plastic bag; seal bag. Cut very small hole in one corner of bag. Drizzle chocolate over cookies. Allow chocolate to set before storing. Store in tightly covered container.

Nutrition

80 Calories
4 1/2g Total Fat
0g Protein
10g Total Carbohydrate
3g Sugars

Tips from the

Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    If you like, use both semisweet chocolate chips and white vanilla baking chips to decorate your swirls, and top with your favorite holiday-inspired sprinkles.
  • tip 2
    This extra-easy recipe is great for kids to make, but younger children may need assistance with cutting the slices.
  • tip 3
    Serve these petite pinwheels with a cup of hot tea or coffee, or double down on the chocolate, and serve with hot chocolate!
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