Chocolate Peppermint Pinwheels

• 1 cup shortening
• 1-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons peppermint extract
• 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 ounces unsweetened chocolate, melted

1. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in the eggs, milk and extract. Combine the flour, salt and baking powder; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Divide dough in half. Add chocolate to one portion and mix well.
2. Roll each portion between waxed paper into a 16x7-in. rectangle, about 1/4-in. thick. Remove top sheet of waxed paper; place plain dough over chocolate dough. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
3. Unwrap dough and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on greased
4. . Bake at 375u0b0 for 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool.

shortening, sugar, eggs, milk, peppermint, flour, salt, baking powder, chocolate

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/chocolate-peppermint-pinwheels/ (may not work)