If there was one recipe we needed nana to write down before she past, it was this one! Such a treasure!
| Ingredient | Amount |
|---|---|
| All-purpose flour | 3 cups |
| Eggs (room temperature) | 3 |
| Creamy peanut butter | 1 cup |
| Shortening | 1 cup |
| Firmly packed brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Baking soda | 2 teaspoons |
| Salt | 1/4 teaspoon |
Instructions:
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- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare baking sheets with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, cream together the shortening, peanut butter, and both sugars until smooth and creamy.
- Gradually add the eggs, beating well after each addition for a smooth mixture.
- In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
- Slowly incorporate the dry mixture into the creamy blend, stirring until a consistent cookie dough forms.
- Spoon rounded tablespoons of dough onto the prepared baking sheets, leaving space between each.
- Use a fork to press down on each dough ball, creating a classic crisscross pattern and flattening them slightly.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges of the cookies turn a light golden brown.
- Allow the cookies to cool briefly on the baking sheets, then transfer them to wire racks to cool completely. Enjoy your homemade peanut butter cookies!
