Tried 'n' True Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe
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Tried 'n' True Peanut Butter Cookies

By: Emma Lee Granger 
"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.6 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (14)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
35 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 108 servings
 

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

Directions

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

Footnotes

  • Editor's Note: This recipe can be halved to fit into a mixing bowl.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2009 by KimberlyAnn   view full review
These were some of the best PB cookies I have ever made. However, be warned.....I cut the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2011 by Tartla   view full review
What a perfect winter pick-me-up these cookies are! I used crunchy peanut butter & 100% whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 16, 2011 by WeezaG   view full review
I made 1/4 recipe using butter, as that's what I had on hand. I used a 1 T. cookie scoop and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2010 by Kate   view full review
These are fantastic. I made them for a few friends and got rave reviews all around. As others...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2010 by kris   view full review
I made these this morning, but added a bag of peanut butter chips. Baked for 10 minutes and...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 27, 2009 by Amanda   view full review
I, however did some tweaking on the recipe, because I didn't have the exact amount of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2010 by sunflowersnmore   view full review
a crispy cookie, this recipe makes alot
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2011 by Candie   view full review
Very tasty! I made 1/4 the recipe and ended up with 31 2-inch cookies and one "Daddy sized"...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 25, 2012 by Mrs N   view full review
Finally a darn good Peanut Butter Cookie. I've made dozens of PB Cookie recipes and never came...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.6 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 4, 2012 by jodi2672   view full review
Very good ..I substituted sine of the butter for peanut butter for extra peanut taste and used...

 

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