Peanut Butter Cookies

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Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 whole egg, beaten
1 cup peanut butter
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/8 tsp salt
2 tsp baking soda

Preparation

Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease some cookie sheets.

In a mixing bowl, thoroughly cream the shortening, vanilla, and sugars. Add the eggs and beat well. Stir in the peanut butter. Mix together the flour, salt, and baking soda, and add to the peanut butter mixture, combining thoroughly.

Form into tiny balls with the palm of your hands and place on the cookie sheets. Press each cookie twice with the back of a fork to make a crisscross design. Bake about 8 - 10 minutes or until firm.

Yield

Makes 28

Cook Time

Prep Time: 10 mins.
Cook Time: 10 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Makes 28
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 234
Calories from Fat: 144

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
24%
Carbohydrates 31g
10%
Dietary Fiber 2g
8%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Calories 234kcal
11%
Cholesterol 16mg
5%
Protein 8g
13%
Sodium 116mg
4%
Calcium
0%
Iron
11%
Vitamin A
0%
Vitamin C
0%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.