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For the filling: chop peanuts and mix in a bowl with brown sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
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Put flour, butter, sugar, salt and peanut butter into food processor.
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Mix until small pieces are formed.
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Add water and mix until it just holds together.
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Turn out on a floured flat surface and knead dough with floured hands one or two times just that dough holds together.
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Divide it into two parts.
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Layer plastic wrap on surface and well first part of dough with a floured rolling pin to a size of approximately 8.5 x 12.5 inches; set aside.
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Do the same with the second part of the dough.
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Sprinkle the filling onto this part of the dough.
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Cover it with the other part of the dough.
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Roll up from the short side to form a spiral.
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The plastic wrap will be of help.
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For Jumbo spirals roll up from the long side (a little bit tricky).
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Cover in plastic wrap and put into the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
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Meanwhile preheat oven (390F/200C).
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Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
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Take spiral out of the fridge and cut with a long knife into 1/4 - 1/2 inch thick slices.
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Before each cutting put knife into very hot water.
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Place spirals on baking paper with the aid of a cake shovel.
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Bake for 15-20 minutes until slightly to light golden brown.
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Take tray out of the oven and let cool spirals on tray for 5 minutes.
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Using a cake shovel remove spirals from tray and let cool completely.
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NOTE: the roll up and forming of the spiral as well as the cutting into slices can sometimes be a little bit tricky, be patient.
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Cooking time is chill time and baking time.