Delicious Peanut Butter Cookies

Name: Delicious Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Ingredients: 0.5 cup shortening; 1.25 cups packed light brown sugar; 0.75 cup peanut butter; 1 egg; 3 tablespoons milk; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1.75 cups all-purpose flour; 0.75 teaspoon baking soda; 0.75 teaspoon salt

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I've tried many different peanut butter cookie recipes but my family still likes this one the best!

Recipe by Carla Maenius

Updated on August 8, 2022

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Additional Time:

20 mins

Total Time:

40 mins

Servings:

48

Yield:

4 dozen

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Ingredients

½ cup shortening
1 ¼ cups packed light brown sugar
¾ cup peanut butter
1 egg
3 tablespoons milk
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
In a medium bowl, cream together shortening, brown sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Stir in egg, milk, and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the peanut butter mixture until well blended. Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
Bake for 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven. Allow cookies to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

84	Calories
4g	Fat
10g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 48
Calories 84
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g	6%
Saturated Fat 1g	5%
Cholesterol 4mg	1%
Sodium 78mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 10g	4%
Dietary Fiber 0g	1%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 2g
Calcium 9mg	1%
Iron 0mg	2%
Potassium 42mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.