AWESOME PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES!

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Add in some tiny chocolate chips and/or chopped peanuts if desired, this recipe makes a lot of cookies but the dough can be shaped into small balls and then frozen to use later.

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Dessert

Time 20m

Yield 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Crisco shortening (butter flavor or plain)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Set oven to 350°.
  • In a bowl, cream together the Crisco shortening, butter, peanut butter and sugars until well mixed and creamy.
  • Add in the eggs; beat well.
  • In a seperate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into batter; mix well until well combine.
  • Add in chocolate chips (or chopped peanuts) if using.
  • Roll into 1-inch balls, and place on a greased baking sheet.
  • Flatten each ball with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies begin to brown (don't overbake!).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1533.1, Fat 84, SaturatedFat 27.1, Cholesterol 154, Sodium 1422.4, Carbohydrate 177.9, Fiber 7.3, Sugar 109, Protein 27

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