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.
Servings: 72
Calories: 82kcal
Ingredients
- 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)
Instructions
- 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.
Nutrition
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