Peanut Butter Cookies

By brandivdh

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt

Details

Servings 40

Preparation

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 375F. Beat peanut butter, shortening, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla until light and fluffy.

2. Blend in flour, baking soda and salt; mix well.

3. Form dough into 1" balls and place on baking sheet. Using a fork, press slightly to flatten.

4. Bake 10 - 12 minutes or until light golden brown. Allow to cool for 2 to 3 minutes on baking sheet before removing to a cooling rack to cool completely.