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Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

Classic peanut butter cookie. Light crisp texture with great peanut butter flavor.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course: Bars, Cookies &amp
Ingredients Method

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

Method
 

  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.