Chocolate-Orange Pinwheels

• 1 cup butter
• 1 pkg. cream cheese
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 Tbsp. orange peel (grated)
• 1 tsp. vanilla extract
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1 tsp. salt

Filling:

• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1 pkg. cream cheese
• 1/2 cup confectioners sugar
• 1/4 cup orange juice

Directions

In a mixing bowl, cream the butter, cream cheese and sugar. Add egg, orange peel and vanilla; mix well. Combine flour and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Cover and chill until firm.

Combine all filling ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over low heat; let cool. On floured surface, divide dough in half; roll each half into a 12x10 inch rectangle. Spread with filling. Roll up into a tight jelly roll and wrap in waxed paper.

Chill overnight. Remove waxed paper, cut rolls into 1/4 inch slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F for 8 to 10 minutes.

By Robin from Washington, IA