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Tried 'n' True Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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.

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Tried 'n' True Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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

Yield: 108 Servings

20 15 35

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 several large bowls, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. 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.

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

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (2 each) equals 210 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 16 mg cholesterol, 186 mg sodium, 21 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Tried 'n' True Peanut Butter Cookies in Best of Country Cookies , p104