Dad's Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies

SUBMITTED BY: Kendra Amaro PHOTO BY: Amanda M.

"My Dad's sister gave me this recipe for killer peanut butter cookies."

PREP TIME	10 Min
COOK TIME	15 Min
READY IN	30 Min

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Original recipe yield: 3 dozen

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INGREDIENTS

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt

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DIRECTIONS

Cream together the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; gradually stir into the peanut butter mixture. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least one hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Make small balls of dough. Flatten with fork dipped in flour to form cross-wise pattern.
Bake for 10-12 minutes in the preheated oven, or until just set. Remove from baking sheets to cool on wire racks.

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Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2005 by MidwestMom

I didn't need to make this one - it is the same recipe we've been using for years! The only difference is, I don't add any salt. I'd also add that you can change the basic first "mouth impression" of the cookie depending on what you criss cross with. Dip your fork in water, shake it off, and put in FLOUR for a richer, chewier cookie, and WHITE granulated SUGAR for a sweeter, slightly more crunchy finish. Either way, these will disappear fast! Also, if you use the parchment paper on your cookie sheet, the bottoms will come out more evenly. YUM! I'm making some of these today!

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Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2004 by BELEDONA

I made these cookies on Wednesday Nov. 5th, 2003. Great cookies. I had tried to write a review of this recipe, but it was too difficult trying to eat the cookies and type at the same time! I am alwyas concerned when I make Peanut Butter Cookies that it won't be Peanutty enough for me. It was wonderfully peanutty! I did add Peanut Butter Chips to the batter just to be on the safe side. I liked the additonal chips in the batter. But I am sure it would have been just fine without them too. ENJOY and make a double batch!

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Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2003 by MZKRISSPS

This is a WONDERFUL recipie and the only Peanut Butter Cookies that are allowed in my house anymore! Easy to make, which is a good thing because they disappear so fast!!! MzKrisSPS

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