Peanut Butter Pinwheel Cookies 🥜🍪
Overview:
These Peanut Butter Pinwheel Cookies offer a delightful twist on the classic peanut butter treat, featuring a tantalizing core of melted chocolate swirled within. 🌀 Perfect for indulging your sweet tooth, these cookies are a delightful addition to any dessert spread or afternoon snack.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 48 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 45 cookies
- Calories: 87.4 per cookie
- Rating: 4.5 stars (based on 3 reviews)
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
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| 1/2 cup | Shortening |
| 1/2 cup | White sugar |
| 1/2 cup | Brown sugar |
| 1 | Egg |
| 1 tbsp | Milk |
| 2 cups | Flour |
| 1 1/4 tsp | Baking soda |
| 1/2 tsp | Salt |
| 1 cup | Chocolate chips |
Instructions:
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Cream Shortening and Sugars: In a mixing bowl, cream together the shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Incorporate Wet Ingredients: Beat in the egg, followed by the milk and peanut butter, until well combined.
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Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the creamed mixture, stirring until a smooth dough forms.
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Roll Out Dough: Place the peanut butter cookie dough onto lightly floured waxed paper. Roll it out into a 15×8-inch rectangle using a rolling pin.
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Prepare Chocolate Filling: Melt the chocolate chips using a double boiler or microwave, then allow them to cool slightly. Spread the melted chocolate evenly over the surface of the rolled-out dough.
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Create Pinwheel Shape: Carefully roll the dough jellyroll fashion, using the waxed paper to help facilitate the rolling process. Wrap the rolled dough tightly with the waxed paper.
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Chill the Dough: Place the wrapped dough in the refrigerator and chill for 20-30 minutes to firm it up.
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Slice Cookies: Once chilled, unwrap the dough and slice it into 1/4-inch thick rounds using a sharp knife.
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Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Arrange the sliced cookies on ungreased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
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Cool and Serve: Remove the cookies from the oven and allow them to cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve and enjoy these delightful Peanut Butter Pinwheel Cookies!
With their irresistible combination of creamy peanut butter and rich chocolate, these cookies are sure to become a favorite treat for both kids and adults alike. Whether you’re serving them at a party, packing them into lunchboxes, or enjoying them with a glass of milk, these pinwheel cookies are guaranteed to satisfy your cravings for something sweet and delicious. So why wait? Whip up a batch today and delight your taste buds with every bite!
