Family Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies ๐ช
Overview:
These Family Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies are a delightful treat that’s perfect for any occasion. With a prep time of just 1 hour and a cook time of 10 minutes, you’ll have freshly baked cookies ready to enjoy in no time!
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Servings: 36 cookies
- Calories: 86.3 per cookie
- Rating: โญโญโญโญโญ (based on 4 reviews)
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cream shortening and peanut butter with sugars until smooth and creamy. ๐ฅ |
| 2 | Add the egg and mix thoroughly until well combined. ๐ฅ |
| 3 | In a separate bowl, blend all the dry ingredients together (flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt). Then, gradually add them to the shortening mixture, mixing well after each addition. |
| 4 | Chill the dough in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to make it easier to handle. โ๏ธ |
| 5 | Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC). |
| 6 | Drop the chilled dough by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading during baking. ๐ฝ๏ธ |
| 7 | Using a fork dipped in sugar, lightly press each cookie in a crisscross pattern to flatten slightly and create a classic peanut butter cookie appearance. |
| 8 | Bake in the preheated oven for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cookies are golden brown around the edges. ๐ |
| 9 | Remove from the oven and allow the cookies to cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. |
Tips:
- For an extra burst of flavor, try using chunky peanut butter instead of smooth.
- Make sure to properly chill the dough as directed; this helps prevent the cookies from spreading too much during baking.
- Store any leftover cookies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week, or freeze them for longer storage. ๐ฌ๏ธ
Enjoy your delicious Family Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies! ๐ฅ๐ช
