Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
 
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Classic peanut butter cookie. Light crisp texture with great peanut butter flavor.
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Recipe type: Cookies & Bars
Ingredients
  • ½ c sugar
  • ½ c brown sugar, packed
  • ½ c peanut butter
  • ¼ c shortening
  • ¼ c butter
  • 1 large egg
  • 1-1/4 c flour
  • ¾ t baking soda
  • ½ t baking powder
  • ¼ t salt
  • Sugar
Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Line cookie sheets with parchment (if using).
  2. Beat sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg on medium speed until well combined.
  3. Add flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt slowly until just combined.
  4. Use your hands to roll into 1-1/4 inch balls and place on cookie sheets about 2 inches apart.
  5. Flatten with a fork dipped in sugar using a crisscross pattern.
  6. Bake 9-10 minutes until lightly golden.
  7. Cool for a few minutes on the cookie sheet and remove to wire rack to cool completely.
  8. Store tightly covered.
Recipe by Gravel & Dine at https://gravelanddine.com/classic-peanut-butter-cookies/