Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

by Amy Wood

Classic Peanut Butter Cookies

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Yields: 24 Cookies
Nutrition facts: 200 calories 20 grams fat
Rating: 5.0/5
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Ingredients

1 1/4 cup all purpose flour, sifted
1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
1/4 cup shortening
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped

Instructions

  1. Combine shortening, butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar and egg.
  2. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix dry ingredients into peanut butter mixture. Add chopped peanuts and stir. Chill batter.
  3. Shape into 1-inch balls and put on baking sheet. Flatten with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
  4. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes until golden brown.

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