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Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Pinwheeel Cookies

Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Dessert
Servings: 24
Author: Mindi

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup of shortening
  • 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon of whole milk
  • 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup of miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • cooking spray

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F and spray cookie sheets with cooking spray.
  • In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugar.
  • Add the egg and milk and continue to mix.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour baking soda and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the creamed mixture and mix until well combined.
  • Roll dough out onto wax paper or a floured surface to form about a 12 inch by 10 inch rectangle. Then sprinkle the chocolate chips evenly on top.
  • Starting with one of the longer sides, roll the dough tightly to form a log. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 20 to 30 minutes or until slightly firm.
  • Unwrap dough, cut into 1/2 inch slices and place about 1 inch apart on baking sheet. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges are slightly browned.

Notes

This makes about 4 dozen cookies. 1 serving is 2 cookies.