Chocolate Peanut Whirls

These Chocolate Peanut Whirls are a delightful twist on classic peanut butter cookies, featuring a beautiful spiral pattern of rich chocolate and salty peanuts. The dough is soft and chewy, thanks to the addition of rolled oats, providing a satisfying texture that holds together perfectly during baking. The contrast between the sweet chocolate layer and the nutty peanut layer creates a complex flavor profile that appeals to both chocolate and peanut lovers. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, afternoon tea, or as a special treat, these cookies look impressive yet are straightforward to assemble. They store well in an airtight container, making them a great make-ahead option for parties or gifts.

Cooking Method: Baking

Cuisine: American

Courses: Baked Goods

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 60

Calories: 1010.6

Dietary: Vegetarian

Description

These Chocolate Peanut Whirls are a delightful twist on classic peanut butter cookies, featuring a beautiful spiral pattern of rich chocolate and salty peanuts. The dough is soft and chewy, thanks to the addition of rolled oats, providing a satisfying texture that holds together perfectly during baking. The contrast between the sweet chocolate layer and the nutty peanut layer creates a complex flavor profile that appeals to both chocolate and peanut lovers. Perfect for holiday cookie exchanges, afternoon tea, or as a special treat, these cookies look impressive yet are straightforward to assemble. They store well in an airtight container, making them a great make-ahead option for parties or gifts.

Ingredients

2/3 cup Butter or margarine; soft
1 cup Sugar
1 Egg
1 teaspoon Vanilla
1 1/4 cup Sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Baking powder
1/2 teaspoon Salt
1 cup Quaker Oats, uncooked
1 oz Unsweetened chocolate, melted and cooled
1/4 cup Finely-chopped peanuts (salted)

Directions

1
Preheat oven to 350&# 194;Â°F (175ÃÂ°C).
2
In a large bowl, beat the softened butter and sugar together until the mixture is light and creamy.
3
Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until well combined.
4
In a separate small bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
5
Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture and blend until just combined.
6
Stir in the rolled oats.
7
Divide the dough evenly into two portions.
8
To one half of the dough, stir in the melted and cooled chocolate until evenly distributed.
9
To the remaining half of the dough, stir in the chopped peanuts.
10
On a surface lightly dusted with flour or between two sheets of waxed paper, roll out the chocolate dough into a 15x10-inch rectangle.
11
Roll out the peanut dough into a 15x10-inch rectangle.
12
Place the peanut dough rectangle on top of the chocolate dough rectangle, aligning the edges. Carefully remove the top sheet of waxed paper if used.
13
Starting with the long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log, like a jelly roll.
14
Wrap the log tightly in waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight, until firm.
15
Unwrap the chilled log and slice into 1/4-inch thick rounds.
16
Place the slices on ungreased baking sheets, spaced about 1 inch apart.
17
Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden.
18
Allow cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 60

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1010.6kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 33.9g53%
Saturated Fat 10.1g51%
Cholesterol 46.6mg16%
Sodium 3041.4mg127%
Total Carbohydrate 158.2g53%
Dietary Fiber 8.8g36%
Sugars 60.6g
Protein 19.6g40%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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