irresistible peanut butter cookies

Wilmington, NC
Updated on Mar 20, 2015

I originally found this recipe about 30 years ago on the back of a can of Crisco shortening. They are by far the best peanut butter cookies that I've ever tasted. They're very moist and delicious. This recipe is easily doubled if you need to make a large amount for a cookie exchange or other occasion. I made some recently for a bake sale and I didn't bring any home! I hope y'all enjoy them.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake
yield Makes about three dozen cookies

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup peanut butter, creamy
  • 1/2 cup crisco
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 3/4 cups flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • - raw sugar (optional)

How To Make irresistible peanut butter cookies

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Spray cookie sheet with cooking spray and set aside.
  • Step 2
    In large bowl, combine peanut butter, Crisco, brown sugar, milk, and vanilla. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Add egg and beat just until blended. Combine flour, soda and salt, and to creamed mixture at low speed. Mix just until blended.
  • Step 3
    Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto cookie sheet. Flatten with fork in criss-cross pattern. Sprinkle lightly with raw sugar, if desired.
  • Step 4
    Bake at 375 for 7 to 8 minutes or until set and just beginning to brown. Cool 2 minutes on cookie sheet. Remove cookies to wire rack and cool completely.

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Category: Cookies
Keyword: #sweet
Keyword: #sugar
Keyword: #Kids
Keyword: #Grandma
Keyword: #Mom
Keyword: #Dessert
Keyword: #snack
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Flour

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