Ingredients for Awesome Peanut Butter Cookies
- 1 cup Crisco shortening
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 cup creamy peanut butter
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional)
- ½ cup chopped peanuts (optional)
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How to Make Awesome Peanut Butter Cookies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup Crisco shortening, ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, 1 cup creamy peanut butter, ¾ cup granulated sugar, and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Beat in 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and ½ teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in ½ cup mini chocolate chips (optional) and ½ cup chopped peanuts (optional).
- Roll the dough into 1-inch balls.
- Place the balls onto ungreased baking sheets, leaving about 2 inches between each cookie.
- Flatten each ball with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges are lightly golden brown.
- Let the cookies cool on the baking sheets for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
59 g
Sugar
436g
Fat
135g
Carbs
59g
