Grandma Berts Whirlygigs Food

BERRY WHIRLIGIG

Steps:

• In a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch, salt and cinnamon. Stir in water until smooth. Cook until mixture boils and thickens. Stir in berries; cook over low heat for 5 minutes. , Pour into a greased 9- or 10-in. cast-iron skillet or 8-in. square baking pan; set aside. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder and salt. Cut in shortening until coarse crumbs form. , In a small bowl, mix egg and milk. Add to flour mixture; stir until mixture forms a soft ball. Knead several minutes. Roll into a 12x8-in. rectangle. Spread with butter. Combine sugar, zest and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough. , Starting at a long end, roll up; seal edges. Cut into 9 slices. Place slices over berry mixture. Bake at 400° until golden brown, 22-25 minutes.

GRANDMA BERT'S WHIRLYGIGS

Steps:

• Cream together butter, sugars and peanut butter in medium bowl.
• Add egg and beat until fluffy.
• Stir in flour, baking soda and salt.
• Roll dough into an oval shape about 1/4 inch thick on a sheet of wax paper; set aside.
• Melt chocolate chips slowly in top of double boiler; cool slightly and spread thinly over dough with spatula.
• Starting with long end, roll up dough and wrap tightly in plastic wrap; chill for several hours or freeze until ready to bake.
• Preheat oven to 375.
• Slice dough 1/4-inch thick and place on ungreased cookie sheets.
• Let cool on wire racks.