APPLE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

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These spiced peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They're crisp on the outside and soft inside. From Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook 2006

Provided by The Daycare Lady

Categories     Drop Cookies

Time 30m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen cookies, 15 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 cup apple, grated & peeled

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apple.
  • Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.

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