Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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My mother insisted that my grandmother write down one recipe for her when she got married in 1942. That was a real effort because Grandma was a traditional pioneer-type cook who used "a little of this or that 'til it feels right". This treasured recipe is the only one she ever wrote down!

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Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
  • Yield: 36 Servings
15 10 25

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

  • In a large bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
  • Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork or meat mallet if desired. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks. Yield: 3 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 cookie equals 180 calories, 9 g fat (2 g saturated fat), 18 mg cholesterol, 128 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Originally published as Peanut Butter Cookies in Grandma's Great Desserts Cookbook , p45

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Reviewed on Nov. 15, 2011 by mojomo

EXCELLENT!!!! Love these cookies they are crisp and I would not change a thing.


Reviewed on Jun. 04, 2011 by magybarra

This recipe is light and crisp, I would make again but it seems to me that I would put more peanut butter in the recipe.

 
 
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