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Tried ‘n’ True Peanut Butter Cookies

Name: Tried 'n' True Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: about 18 dozen.
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

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Total Time

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

Makes

about 18 dozen

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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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.

Nutrition Facts

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

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