Slice-and-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

Name: Slice-and-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 80 cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups shortening; 2 cups white sugar; 2 cups brown sugar; 2 cups peanut butter; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 4 eggs; 5 cups all-purpose flour; 4 teaspoons baking soda

Rating: 5 stars

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Make these slice-and-bake cookies ahead and store in freezer for a rainy day treat.

By Deborah Norris

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Recipe Summary

prep:

20 mins

cook:

20 mins

total:

40 mins

Servings:

Yield:

80 cookies

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 80 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

2 cups shortening
2 cups white sugar
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda

Directions

Step 1

Set out four 12x14-inch long pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap.

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Step 2

Cream shortening, white sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in vanilla extract and eggs until light and fluffy.
Step 3

Mix together flour and baking soda in a separate bowl until well combined. Gradually add flour mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until blended.
Step 4

Divide dough into 4 pieces and form each piece into an 8 to 10-inch roll. Wrap rolls in prepared waxed paper or plastic wrap and place in the freezer until ready to bake.
Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
Step 6

Remove dough from freezer and cut into 1-inch thick slices. Cut each slice into quarters and roll each piece into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet and use a fork to flatten with a nice crisscross design.
Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven until lightly brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on racks.