Delicious Peanut Butter Pinwheel Cookies

Indulge in the creamy goodness of peanut butter sandwiched between layers of buttery cookie dough in these decadent pinwheel cookies. Perfect for any occasion, these cookies are a crowd-pleaser and a definite hit with both kids and adults alike.

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup creamy peanut butter
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Add peanut butter, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
4. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a dough forms.
5. Divide the dough in half and shape each portion into a rectangle.
6. Wrap the dough in plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
7. Roll out each portion of dough between two sheets of parchment paper into a thin rectangle.
8. Carefully stack one rectangle of dough on top of the other and roll up into a log.
9. Wrap the log in plastic wrap and refrigerate for another 30 minutes.
10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
11. Slice the dough log into 1/4 inch thick rounds and place them on the prepared baking sheet.
12. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
13. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
14. Enjoy these delicious peanut butter pinwheel cookies with a glass of milk or a cup of hot coffee!

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