Tim's Peanut Butter Cookies
Growing up these Peanut Butter Cookies were my brother’s absolute favorite.
Servings: 3 dozen cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. vegetable shortening
- 1/2 c. peanut butter creamy or crunchy
- 1/2 c. granulated sugar
- 1/2 c. light brown sugar packed
- 1 lg. egg
- 1 3/4 c. all-purpose flour
- 3/4 tsp. baking soda
- 1/2 tsp. baking powder
- 1/4 tsp. salt
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, using an electric mixer, cream together shortening and peanut butter. Add sugars and egg and continue to cream.
- Add flour, soda, baking powder, and salt, mix well. Cover and chill for about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 3-inches apart on a parchment-lined or lightly greased baking sheet.
- With a fork dipped in flour, flatten each dough ball in a crisscross pattern to 2-inches.
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until set, but not hard.
these were good
Thanks Delores, I’m glad you liked ’em! Believe it or not, this recipe is over 40 years old, they were my brother Tim’s favorite cookie! 🙂