Large-Batch Peanut Butter Cookies.

A classic, large-batch recipe for soft and chewy peanut butter cookies. This simple, old-fashioned dough is easy to make and creates dozens of cookies perfect for any occasion.

Author

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Recipe

Measurements	Ingredients
1 Cup	Shortening
1 Cup	Granulated Sugar
1 Cup	Brown Sugar, packed
1 Cup	Peanut Butter
2	Eggs, Beaten
1 Teaspoon	Vanilla Extract
3 Cups	Enriched All-Purpose Flour
2 Teaspoons	Baking Soda
¼ Teaspoon	Salt

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Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, granulated sugar, and brown sugar together with an electric mixer.
3. Beat in the peanut butter until well combined.
4. Add the beaten eggs and vanilla extract; mix well.
5. In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
6. Gradually add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until a stiff dough forms.
7. Shape the dough into 1-inch balls and place them on an ungreased baking sheet.
8. Press each ball down with the tines of a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
9. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
10. Let the cookies cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack.

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Note

This recipe card contains two variations for peanut butter cookies. The one transcribed above is the larger-batch version.

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