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Golden Crisscross Peanut Butter Bliss: Irresistible Family Favorite Cookies
Family Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies 🍪
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: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (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. 🥄 |
| 2 | Add the egg and mix thoroughly until well combined. 🥚 |
| 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. ❄️ |
| 5 | Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). |
| 6 | Drop the chilled dough by teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased baking sheets, leaving some space between each cookie for spreading during baking. 🍽️ |
| 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. 🕒 |
| 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. 🌬️
