Description
No-Bake Peanut Butter Pinwheels are a nostalgic old-fashioned treat reminiscent of classic potato candy. These sweet, creamy peanut butter swirled pinwheels are made from a simple dough of powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and milk without any baking required. Perfect for a quick, easy, and fun dessert or snack, they offer a delightful melt-in-your-mouth experience with creamy peanut butter filling rolled inside a soft, pliable dough.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough Ingredients
- 2 lbs powdered sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
Filling
- Peanut butter (creamy preferred, amount as needed for spreading)
Instructions
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk. Stir until the mixture forms a soft, pliable dough comparable to pie dough. If the dough feels too sticky, gradually add more powdered sugar until the desired consistency is reached.
- Divide and roll: Divide the dough equally into 4 parts. Lightly dust your work surface with powdered sugar. Take one portion of dough and roll it out into a rectangle roughly 1/4-inch thick. Be careful not to roll it too thin to avoid tearing the dough.
- Spread the filling: Spread a thin, even layer of creamy peanut butter over the surface of the rolled-out dough.
- Roll and chill: Carefully roll the dough up tightly like a jelly roll to encase the peanut butter filling. Wrap the rolled dough in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 to 60 minutes to allow it to firm up.
- Cut and serve: After chilling, slice the roll into 1/2-inch thick pinwheels using a sharp knife. Arrange the pinwheels on a serving platter or store them in an airtight container until ready to enjoy.
Notes
- Use creamy peanut butter for the best spreadability and texture.
- If your dough feels too sticky or soft, dust your rolling surface and rolling pin with powdered sugar to avoid sticking.
- Chilling the rolled dough is important for clean slicing and maintaining shape.
- Store leftover pinwheels in an airtight container in the refrigerator to keep fresh.
- These treats are best consumed within a week for optimal freshness.
