Peanut Butter Cookies

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  • Total Time 15 min Ico-add
  • Yield 30 Servings
  • Level Medium

This recipe is a classic snack that everyone can enjoy. The combination of peanut butter and sugar makes this recipe a delectable dessert as well.
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 cups all purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • Granulated sugar
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Directions

  1. 1. Heat oven to 375 degrees F. Beat granulated sugar, the brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, shortening and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  2. 2. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Place about three inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly in crisscross pattern with fork or potato masher dipped into granulated sugar.
  3. 3. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
  4. 4. Notes: For even more peanut butter flavor, check out our Rich Peanut Butter Chip Cookies variation below or Peanut Butter Hidden Middles (make sure to see recipe).