Peanut Butter Cookies
📜 Collection: John B. Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unattributed | 📂 Category: Desserts A classic slice-and-bake recipe for rich and crumbly peanut butter cookies. These golden treats are perfect for holiday platters or everyday snacking.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20 mins | 8 mins | 15 mins | 50 cookies |
🔪 Key Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- Wax paper
- Cookie sheet
Ingredients
Cookie Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 2 cups | All-purpose flour | Sifted |
| 2 tsp. | Baking powder | None |
| 1/4 tsp. | Salt | None |
| 1/2 cup | Shortening | None |
| 1/2 cup | Peanut butter | None |
| 1/2 cup | Brown sugar | Firmly packed |
| 1 cup | Granulated sugar | Divided |
| 2 | Eggs | Unbeaten |
| 1 tsp. | Vanilla | None |
Instructions
Step 1: Dough Preparation
- Sift together 2 cups flour, 2 tsp. baking powder, and 1/4 tsp. salt onto waxed paper.
- Beat 1/2 cup shortening in bowl until fluffy, add 1/2 cup peanut butter & cream together until smoothly blended.
- Add 1/2 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup granulated sugar, gradually beating after each addition.
- Add 1 tsp. vanilla and 2 eggs. Beat thoroughly.
- Add flour mixture gradually, beating until dough is stiff.
Step 2: Chilling and Slicing
- Divide dough in half & roll in wax paper.
- Place in refrigerator to chill until firm enough to slice, about 15 minutes.
Step 3: Baking
- Preheat oven to 400°F & cut rolls into slices, about 1/4 inch thick, & place on ungreased cookie sheet.
- Allow 1 inch between cookies for spreading.
- Bake at 400°F for 7-8 minutes until lightly golden.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Dough can be rolled, wrapped in wax paper, and refrigerated or frozen until ready to slice and bake.
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