Peanut Butter Pinwheel Cookies

  • on April 4, 2009
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Ingrients & Directions


1 c Butter; softened
1 c Packed brown sugar
1 c Smooth peanut butter
1 Egg
1 ts Vanilla
2 c Flour
1 ts Baking soda
1/2 ts Salt

FILLING
6 oz Semi sweet chocolate chips
1 ts Butter

1. In a large bowl beat butter until fluffy; gradually beat in sugar until
light and fluffy.

2. Beat in peanut butter, egg and vanilla until smooth.

3. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually mix half into peanut
butter mixture.

4. Using hands mix in remaining flour mixture to form a stiff dough;
refrigerate for 45 minutes.

5. Meanwhile prepare the filling. Melt chocolate with butter in a bowl over
hot (not boiling) water. Let cool.

6. Divide chilled dough in half. On a lightly floured surface roll each
half into 10 X 8 inch rectangle.

7. Spread each recatangle with half the chocolate mixture.

8. Starting from long side roll up each rectangle jelly roll style to form
2 long rolls. Wrap separately seam side down in plastic wrap.

9. Chill until firm or up to 12 hours.

10. Using a sharp knife, cut into 1/4 inch slices. Place 1 1/2 inches apart
on a lightly greased baking sheet.

11. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes of until lightly browned.
Transfer to wire rack to cool.

Notes: Can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 week. Per Cookie:
120 calories, 8g fat, 2g protein


Yields
1 Servings

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