Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
These old-fashioned peanut butter cookies are crispy, crunchy, and full of peanut butter flavor! Easy to make and sure to be a favorite.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cookies, old fashioned, peanut butter
Servings: 72
Calories: 82kcal
Author: Leigh Harris
- 1/2 cup Shortening
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup Creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup Granulate sugar
- 1 cup Dark brown sugar packed
- 2 large Eggs room temperature
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 tsp Baking soda
- 1/2 tsp Salt (or 1/4 tsp, this will depend on your taste)
Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F. Prepare a large baking sheet (or two) with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl whisk together the flour, salt, and baking soda.
In a large bowl using an electric mixer cream together the shortening, softened butter, and peanut butter for 2 -3 minutes until light and fluffy.
Gradually beat in the granulated sugar and dark brown sugar until combined.
Mix in the eggs one at a time until combined.
Add the dry ingredients and hand mix just until combined. Do not beat them in with the mixer. You don’t want to overmix the dough.
Drop by tablespoon size cookie scoop onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven, let cool for about 1 minute on the baking pan. Transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.
Calories: 82kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 51mg | Potassium: 33mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 47IU | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg