Apple Peanut Butter Cookies
These spiced peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They're crisp on the outside and soft inside. —Marjorie Benson, New Castle, Pennsylvania15 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup grated peeled apple
Directions
- In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until
- light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the dry
- ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in
- apple.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking
- sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: about 2-1/2
- dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 216 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 170 mg sodium,