my dad's peanut butter cookies

Elwood, IN
Updated on May 23, 2012

When I was growing up, my dad would bake cookies and allow my sister and I to "help". I don't know where my dad got the recipe to begin with, but he tweaked it to perfection. These are the best peanut butter cookies we have ever eaten. Our entire family loves them. Hope you do too.

prep time
cook time 10 Min
method ---
yield

Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter or shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons real vanilla
  • 2 - beaten eggs
  • 28 ounces peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
  • 3 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 dash salt

How To Make my dad's peanut butter cookies

  • Step 1
    preheat oven to 375. Thoroughly cream butter, sugars, and vanilla. Stir in peanut butter.
  • Step 2
    Sift together all dry ingredients. Stir into creamed mixture.
  • Step 3
    Form into small balls and place on non-greased cookie sheet. Press with fork to make cross pattern.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 375 for 9-10 minutes or to desired doness.
  • Step 5
    NOTE: Dough may also be rolled and cut if desired.

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