Peanut-butter swirls

Makes 4 dozen

ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1 egg
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/4 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate pieces

directions

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 waxed paper; roll into 15 by 8 by 1/4 inch rectangle. Melt chocolate over hot water. Cool slightly, spread over dough. Roll like a jellyroll, lifting waxed paper slightly with each turn. Chill 1/2 hour. Slice 1/4 inch thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet, bake at 325° for 6-8 minutes.

Source: Aunt Ginny