Tried 'n' True Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Nutrition Facts

  • One serving:
  • (2 each)
  • Calories:
  • 210
  • Fat:
  • 12 g
  • Saturated Fat:
  • 3 g
  • Cholesterol:
  • 16 mg
  • Sodium:
  • 186 mg
  • Carbohydrate:
  • 21 g
  • Fiber:
  • 1 g
  • Protein:
  • 4 g


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Tried 'n' True Peanut Butter Cookies

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When I want to offer friends and family a tried-and-true cookie, this is the recipe I turn to. Use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter with delicious results.

SERVINGS: 108

CATEGORY: Dessert

METHOD: Baked

TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 15 min./batch

Ingredients:

  • 4 cups butter-flavored shortening
  • 4 cups peanut butter
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 3 cups packed brown sugar
  • 8 eggs
  • 4 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons water
  • 9 cups all-purpose flour
  • 4 teaspoons baking soda
  • 4 teaspoons salt

Directions:

In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and water. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
    Drop by heaping tablespoons 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: about 18 dozen. Editor's Note: This recipe can be halved to fit into a mixing bowl.


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