These no bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pinwheels are easy with only 3 ingredients! They are made up of two layers of fudge, rolled together into a pinwheel shape!
So, in October and November, I was all like, “I’m going to make more Real Food recipes — recipes that everyone needs in their day to day lives. Easy weeknight dinners, healthier comfort food, that sort of thing.”
But December rolls around and all I want to do is bake. I go to bed and have visions of chocolate and peanut butter and mint and white chocolate and cranberry and caramel and nuts, Mint Chocolate No Bake Cookies and Cranberry Chocolate Chunk Blondies and Cranberry Cake and pies (okay, not pies) and fudge and candies and Grandma’s Candy Popcorn….
And so, forgive me while I act completely irresponsibly this month. ‘Tis the season!
But I figure I’ve got a good number of those easy, healthier dinners in the archives for you so this is okay? I trust you’ll forgive me.
These Chocolate Peanut Butter Pinwheels came from an old Taste of Home magazine (yes, I’ve been getting a lot of my inspiration there lately!), but when I read the recipe it just didn’t make sense to me. The measurements just didn’t seem right. So I improvised, as one does, and am totally happy with the results!
My favorite part about this recipe is the flexibility! You can use any kind of chips — dark chocolate, white chocolate, butterscotch, etc., and mix and match flavors or add extracts like mint or orange to make something totally unique. Plus, they’re easy! And perfect for those holiday baking trays 🙂
No Bake Chocolate Peanut Butter Pinwheels
written by Ashley Fehr
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cups peanut butter chips
- 1 1/4 cups chocolate chips
- 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
- Line a 15×10″ baking sheet with tin foil and spray with non stick spray. Set aside.
- In a medium, microwave safe bowl, combine peanut butter chips and half the can of sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir. If not completely smooth, microwave again for 15 seconds, and stir until smooth. Mixture will be thick like fudge.
- Spread into prepared pan, using your hands to smooth it out if you have to (it’s not sticky, so it will spread easily!).
- In another medium, microwave safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and the rest of the sweetened condensed milk. Microwave on high for 30 seconds, stir. If not completely smooth, microwave again for 15 seconds, and stir until smooth. Mixture will be thick like fudge.
- Spread on top of the peanut butter mixture carefully.
- Let stand at room temperature for 15-20 minutes. Starting at the long side, roll up carefully and tightly, making sure to leave the foil behind. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours before slicing.
- Store in an air tight container for up to 3 weeks.
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Leigh says
This was such a sticky mess. What did I do wrong? I had trouble getting it to flatten and it completely fell apart instantly when I tried to roll it. Any ideas?
Courtney says
I was so excited to try these and it was a hugeeeeee fail for me. The oeanut butter was not thick like the fudge at all but the chocolate was. So when I tried to roll it the peanut butter layer was too thin and just fell apart. Maybe too much condensed milk? I’m not sure what happened. I’ll give them one more try!
Ashley Fehr says
Hi Courtney! I’m sorry to hear that! The consistency should be exactly the same, since the ingredients in both are exactly the same, just with a different flavor chips. I would just make sure you use exactly half of the condensed milk with each.
MONALISA GARISEB says
THANKS DEAR!ITS LOOK LIKE EASY AND YUMMY.MAY I HAVE MORE CAKE RECEIPTS.
KIND REGARDS
MONALISA
Ashley Fehr says
Glad you like them!
Sue says
Can I use peanut butter?? Diont have peanut chips! How would I do that?
Ashley Fehr says
I don’t recommend using peanut butter in this recipe
Debbie says
Do these need to remain in the frig for the entire time that you have them?
Ashley Fehr says
It’s probably best to refrigerate until you’re ready to serve them, but it’s not totally necessary.
Sarah Geyer says
Can these be frozen? They look wonderful!
Ashley Fehr says
I would think they should freeze just fine, but I haven’t tried.
A says
I was so excited to make these pinwheels! Then it was a complete Pinterest fail for me! 🙁 I have no idea how you got these to work. They just wouldn’t roll for me they kept sliding lol. Maybe I should try them in the winter and not in the summer.
Ashley Fehr says
I’m so sorry to hear that! For me the trick was to have it at just the right temperature — to warm and they are too soft and too cold and they crack. I’m sorry they didn’t turn out!
Susan Mathis says
I’ve made this candy for over 30 years and it’s wonderful
Susan Mathis says
Just a slight difference in the receipt tho
Ashley Fehr says
Oh that’s good to hear! Thank you!
Natasha Mairs says
These look absolutely amazing!!! I have pinnned these so I can have a go at making them later in the week
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Natasha! Let me know how they turn out!
Sarah @ The Gold Lining Girl says
Are you kidding me??? THREE ingredients? What kind of witch craft is this? 🙂 These are unreal!!! Seriously in awe.
Rachel @ Bakerita says
WOW – these are so easy and look so incredibly delicious!! I need to try these 🙂 pinned!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Rachel!
Medha @ Whisk & Shout says
These pinwheels look amazing and are so stunning- love how you only use three ingredients but yield two types of delicious fudge!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Medha! Simple is always best 🙂
Kelly says
I feel the same way, the holidays are all about baking 🙂 Love all the fun treats there are around this time of year – just like these pinwheels! They look incredible! Yay for only 3 ingredients too!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Kelly! I try to throw in the odd savory thing but it’s hard. Lol
Laura @ Laura's Culinary Adventures says
What a fun presentation! It is the season for sweet, yummy treat!
Michelle | A Latte Food says
That pretty much sums up my life. Every time I intend to do something healthy, somehow (I don’t know how), I end up with a batch of brownies, lol. Speaking of chocolate, this is brilliant! I can’t believe it’s 3-ingredients!
Ashley Fehr says
Haha! Now if you can make those brownies equal to a plate of veggies…. that would be perfection! Lol. Thanks Michelle!
Meghan | Fox and Briar says
Yes, I am totally the same with the holiday baking bonanza. I just want to make cookies and more cookies. And these pinwheels, amazing! Chocolate and PB are my favorite thing EVAR (yeah, me and everyone else, right?). These are so pretty, and I love that they are so easy to make! Pinned!
Ashley Fehr says
Um, yes! Chocolate + peanut butter is like the best combination! Thanks Meghan 🙂
Jen | Baked by an Introvert says
I can’t believe you made no bake pinwheels! I love this idea!
Ashley Fehr says
THanks Jen!
Nicole @ Young, Broke and Hungry says
Now these are the kind of cookies I can get behind! Easy, delicious and look stunning on any cookie platter.
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Nicole!
Dorothy Dunton says
Hi Ashley! Many years ago I used to make pinwheel cookies that looked like these, but they were much more complicated – I love the simplicity of these! And you can’t go wrong with peanut butter and chocolate! Thank you once again!
Cyndi - My Kitchen Craze says
I’m with you Ashley. December is all about baking. Who needs other foods right? These pinwheels look easy and delicious. Loved your video on youtube. 😉
Julie @ Julie's Eats & Treats says
Mmmm yes. Christmas season all bets go out the window for any posts but TREATS! I was just looking at my posts for the rest of the month and there’s no “real food”. Guess I’ll fix that in January. I’m all about pinwheels and these look delicious!
Stephanie | The Foodie and The Fix says
Um, no baking AND only 3 ingredients? Yes, please! Plus, they’re super-cute! What a great, easy addition to a Christmas cookie tray. Pinned!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Stephanie!
Gayle @ Pumpkin 'N Spice says
All I want to do is bake during the holidays, too! It’s just so much fun. These pinwheels look amazing! I can’t believe they contain just three ingredients!
Ashley Fehr says
Thanks Gayle! Easy is better, especially with all the holiday craziness!