MRS. SIGG'S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Mrs. Sigg's Peanut Butter Cookies image

My husband loves all of my cookie recipes, but this one is his all time favorite!! Very rich, and full of peanut butter flavor. When I bake these, the cookie jar empties out really fast!

Provided by Beth Sigworth

Categories Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened
½ cup butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt

Steps:

Cream the butter, butter flavored shortening, and sugars. Add eggs and blend. Add peanut butter and vanilla. Add dry ingredients and stir until well blended.
Measure out tablespoonfuls of dough and roll into balls. Place 3 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Make criss-cross pattern with fork.
Bake in a pre-heated oven at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) 8-10 minutes until set, but not hard. Do not overbake. Leave on sheets for 2 minutes before removing. Cool, and store in covered container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.8 calories, Carbohydrate 14.7 g, Cholesterol 12.8 mg, Fat 7.1 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 117.3 mg, Sugar 9.2 g