Peanut Whirls

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves: 24 Cuisine: American

Peanut Whirls are delightful cookies featuring a rich peanut butter flavor and chocolate topping, perfect for peanut lovers and cookie enthusiasts alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1/2 c. peanut butter
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 1/4 c. flour
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 2 Tbsp. milk
  • 6 oz. chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Cream together shortening, sugar, peanut butter, egg, and vanilla.
  2. Add dry ingredients, alternating with milk, and mix well.
  3. Roll dough 1/4-inch thick on wax paper.
  4. Melt chocolate chips.
  5. Cool melted chocolate and spread onto the rolled dough.
  6. Roll into a log shape and chill for 30 minutes.
  7. Slice into cookies with a sharp knife.
  8. Place sliced cookies on an ungreased cookie sheet.
  9. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

954 kcal 48% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 17.7g 35% DV
Total Fat 51.4g 66% DV
Carbs 97.5g 35% DV
Fiber 5.8g 21% DV
Sugar 22.8g 46% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10095.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 740.8mg 16% DV
Cholesterol 71.5mg 24% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 74.8mcg 8% DV
Vitamin C 13.6mg 15% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 236.8mg 18% DV
Iron 5.4mg 30% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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