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Peanut Butter Pinwheels

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch YIELD: about 2 dozen.
These doubly delightful pinwheel cookies are very easy to prepare. They feature the classic combination of peanut butter and chocolate in an attractive swirl. —Kandy Dick, Junction, Texas

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon 2% milk
  • 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup miniature semisweet chocolate chips

Directions

  • 1. In a bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugar. Beat in egg and milk. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.
  • 2. Roll out between floured waxed paper into a 12x10-in. rectangle. Sprinkle chips to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up tightly, jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 20-30 minutes or until easy to handle.
  • 3. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/2-in. slices. Place 1 in. apart on greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts

2 each: 162 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 9mg cholesterol, 105mg sodium, 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

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