ELLEN'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

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 votes

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

How to Make ELLEN'S BEST PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Step-by-Step

1In a large bowl, combine shortening, sugars, peanut butter and vanilla. Mix well; add eggs and mix thoroughly.
2In a separate bowl, mix together flour, soda, and salt. Add to the sugar/shortening mixture and mix thoroughly.
3Shape 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.
4Bake in a 375-degree oven for 10-12 minutes. Cool slightly before removing from pan. Makes about 6 dozen.
5NOTE: For a variation, add 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate bits to the batter.