CRISP AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

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In the mood for homemade cookies? These crisp, chewy treats are a delicious way to show someone you care. "The original treasured recipe is the only one my grandmother wrote down," says Janet Hall of Clinton, Wisconsin. Freeze any remaining cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies at room temperature before serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 3 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Mariatu A kamara
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These cookies were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I'll add a little more butter next time.


Manan Mir
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I'm not a fan of peanut butter, but I loved these cookies! The chocolate chips really make them.


Catherine Mwangi
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover peanut butter. They're also really easy to make, so they're perfect for busy weeknights.


Tyler Mills
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cookies turned out perfectly. They're so crispy and chewy, and the peanut butter flavor is amazing.


Dryfur torres
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These cookies were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


my brother is the best Quinn
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I'm not a huge fan of peanut butter, but these cookies were surprisingly good. The chocolate chips really balance out the peanut butter flavor.


Christine Glodon
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These cookies are so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand.


KC family6
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I made these cookies for my friends and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.


Twyanna Terry
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These cookies are amazing! I love the chewiness and the peanut butter flavor is perfect.


Hamza Sahi
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I've tried other peanut butter cookie recipes, but this one is by far the best. The cookies are perfectly crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside.


Fathi Haya
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These cookies are so easy to make, even my kids can help. And they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Alejandro Infante
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I love the combination of peanut butter and chocolate in these cookies. They're so addictive!


Cute Fairy
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These cookies were a hit at my party! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Linda Okaye
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I've made these cookies many times and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and everyone loves them!


Mahammad Tanimu
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These cookies are absolutely delicious! The perfect balance of crispy and chewy with a rich peanut butter flavor. My family loved them!