Peanut Butter Pinwheels

  Desserts

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

Peanut Butter Pinwheels

Average Rating: 4.375

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 25 min. + chilling Bake: 10 min./batch
YIELD: about 2 dozen.

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

Instructions

  • 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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