TRIED 'N' TRUE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Tried 'n' True Peanut Butter Cookies image

When I want to offer friends and family a tried-and-true cookie, this is the recipe I turn to. Use either creamy or crunchy peanut butter with delicious results.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 35m

Yield about 18 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

4 cups butter-flavored shortening
4 cups peanut butter
3 cups sugar
3 cups packed brown sugar
8 eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons water
9 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
4 teaspoons salt

Steps:

In a several large bowls, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, about 4 minutes. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla and water. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well. , Drop by heaping tablespoons 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 210 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 186mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.