PEANUT BUTTER SWIRLS 
1/2 c. shortening
1 c. sugar
1/2 c. chunk style peanut butter
1 egg
1 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate pieces
2 tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream shortening and sugar until light. Beat in peanut butter, egg and milk. Sift together flour, salt and soda; stir into creamed mixture. Place dough on lightly floured wax paper. Roll in 15 x 8 x 1/4 inch rectangle.

Melt chocolate chips over hot water. Cool slightly - spread over dough. Roll like jelly roll, lifting wax paper slightly with each turn. Chill 1/2 hour. Slice cookies 1/4 inch thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.

 

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