PEANUT CHOCOLATE WHIRLS

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The mouthwatering combination of chocolate and peanut butter is irresistible in these tender swirl cookies. My daughters and I have such fun making and sharing these yummy snacks. -Joanne Woloschuk, Yorkton, Saskatchewan

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg, milk and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until easy to handle. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; roll into a 16x12-in. rectangle., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Spread over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. Tightly roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a short side. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for up to 30 minutes., Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices with a serrated knife. Place 1 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 12g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 12mg cholesterol, Sodium 139mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.