ELLEN'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Name: ELLEN'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 0
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 c butter flavor shortening; 1 c sugar; 1 c brown sugar; 1 tsp vanilla; 2 egg, beaten; 1 c peanut butter (i use crunchy); 2 1/2 c all purpose flour; 2 tsp baking soda; dash(es) salt

By Ellen Bales
@Starwriter

I have been making these cookies forever and never get tired of them. They are the real deal! The original recipe came from my mother, as I recall. I just know that they are delicious with a cold glass of milk!

Rating:

★★★★★ 2 votes5

Comments:

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Serves:

unknown

Prep:

10 Min

Cook:

10 Min

Method:

Bake

Ingredients

1 c

butter flavor shortening
1 c

sugar
1 c

brown sugar
1 tsp

vanilla
2

egg, beaten
1 c

peanut butter (i use crunchy)
2 1/2 c

all purpose flour
2 tsp

baking soda
dash(es)

salt
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How to Make ELLEN'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Step-by-Step

In a large bowl, combine shortening, sugars, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well; add eggs and mix thoroughly.
In a separate bowl, mix together flour, soda, and salt. Add to the sugar/shortening mixture and mix thoroughly.
Shape batter into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Press each cookie down with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
Bake in a 375-degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from pan. Makes about 6 dozen.
NOTE: For a variation, add 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate bits to the batter.

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About ELLEN'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Course/Dish: Cookies

Main Ingredient: Sugar

Regional Style: American

Other Tags: Quick & Easy For Kids

Hashtag: #peanutty

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