1/2 c. shortening
3/4 c. sugar
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk
1 1/4 tsp. peppermint extract
1 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 sq. melted baking chocolate

Blend shortening, sugar, egg, milk, and flavoring. Add combined dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Divide the dough into 2 parts. To one half add the melted chocolate, mix together. Roll each portion of the dough 1/2 inch thick on waxed paper. Dough will be soft. Place white dough on top of chocolate dough. Remove paper and roll into a jelly roll. Wrap in wax paper. Chill for 3 hours. Slice 1/4 inch thick. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes.