Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies are Darryl's favorite. They are super easy to make and delicious too! This recipe can be found on page 62 in my cookbook.

Author: Annie McDaniel

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Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut Butter Cookies are Darryl's favorite. They are super easy to make and delicious too!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup granulated sugar, for rolling (additional)

Instructions

1. Heat oven to 375°. Beat shortening and peanut butter in a large bowl until well blended.
2. Add 1/3 cup of granulated sugar and brown sugar; beat until fluffy.
3. Add egg, milk, and vanilla; beat well.
4. Stir together flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually beat into peanut butter mixture.
5. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll in granulated sugar. Flatten with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
6. Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until lightly browned. Do not overbake. Cool.