Apple Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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These spiced peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They're crisp on the outside and soft inside. —Marjorie Benson, New Castle, Pennsylvania

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Apple Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
  • Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
  • Yield: 15 Servings
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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.

Editor's Note: Reduced-fat peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 216 calories, 11 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 170 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Apple Peanut Butter Cookies in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2006, p240

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Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2011 by Teri or Kimberly

These cookies are wonderful! I started with 1/4 c butter and 1/4 c shortening rather than all shortening, which worked beautifully. I also chopped the apples into tiny pieces rather than grated. I have definitely added this recipe to my book.

Reviewed on Oct. 14, 2011 by Bethshiels

Very good flavor and moist. Turned out perfectly for a fall treat.

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2011 by littlebluesara

Delicious! Was not sure if the cinnamon was going to taste good with the peanut butter, but the flavors were great together! Will DEFINITELY be making these often!

Reviewed on Oct. 04, 2011 by shortydaisi

Next time I would finely chop the apples instead of grating them. Didn't seem to have quite enough apple flavor!

Reviewed on Oct. 03, 2011 by CRSullivan24

I love the combination of apples and peanut butter so I was excited to see discover this recipe. I decided to try the suggested method of using small chopped apple pieces instead of grated apple and I was happy with the texture and the flavor of the cookies. I will definitely make these again.

Reviewed on Sep. 26, 2011 by dlindenf

These were excellent! One of my favorite combinations: apples and peanut butter !

Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2011 by Eastern Plains Wen

This is a very welcome recipe in my home! I was looking for something new to try. I used extra chunky peanut butter. The cookies were fabulous!

Reviewed on Sep. 19, 2011 by beckysander

I liked these soft cookies, but thought they were too sweet. I will reduce the white sugar next time. I used a gala apple and chopped up about 3/4 C. I baked one batch 10 mins and they were pale and tended to fall apart. The next batched was baked 12-13 minutes and turned out a nice golden brown and had a better flavor and texture. I used real butter for the shortening. Yummo.

Reviewed on Sep. 17, 2011 by lilpersn

Great tasting cookie! So moist! I cant wait to bake them again - this time I am adding some chocolate!

Reviewed on Sep. 15, 2011 by epears1

These are delisious and very easy!! My daugher loved them and is not fond of peanut butter cookies

 
 

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