Peanut Butter Cookies - Kerstin's Favorite
Makes about 2 dozen (2 1/2”) of the best peanut butter cookies you'll ever have.
- 1/4 C. Shortening
- 1/4 C. Butter or Margarine
- 1/2 C. Peanut Butter
- 1/2 C. Sugar
- 1/2 C. Brown Sugar
- 1 large Egg
- 1/2 tsp. Vanilla Extract
- 1 1/4 C. Flour
- 1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
- 3/4 tsp. Baking Soda
- 1/4 tsp. Salt
Mix shortening, butter or margarine, peanut butter, sugars, egg and vanilla thoroughly.
Measure flour by dipping method or by sifting.
Blend all dry ingredients; stir into shortening mixture.
Chill dough.
Roll dough into 1 1/4” balls.
Place 3” apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Flatten crisscross-style with fork dipped in flour (or water then sugar.)
Bake at 375°F for 10-12 minutes
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