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 Mar. 18, 2012 by fnstlug

Perfect soft peanut butter cookies. The apple keeps the peanut butter from becoming too overwhelming.


Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2012 by jwinty

Diced up the apple quite small, used a Granny smith. I added mini chocolate chips to half the batch and these went twice as quick with my gang.


Reviewed on Feb. 03, 2012 by EmmyAnne24

Made these for my family, and they loved them! I was out of peanut butter so I used almond butter instead--gave it a nice different flavor. If you're looking for an easy cookie recipe that's a little unique, I recommend this one! :)


Reviewed on Dec. 20, 2011 by Cooks2005

Super moist and really yummy!!


Reviewed on Nov. 06, 2011 by JenfromFlag

Very yummy, moist and good.


Reviewed on Oct. 27, 2011 by WhidbeyIslandGal

This recipe was soooo good! Super moist, I especially loved the cinnamon in the cookies. The apples were nice touch, i used finely a finely chopped apple instead of grating it. My boyfriend loved them and enjoyed dipping them in a glass of milk. Yum! :))


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!

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