peanut butter cookies

Recipe by
Beverley Williams
San Antonio, TX

My mom made these for us when I was a child. I make them now for my kids.

yield 3 dozen
prep time 25 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For peanut butter cookies

  • 1/2 c
    shortening
  • 1/2 c
    butter
  • 1 c
    sugar
  • 1 c
    brown sugar
  • 1 c
    peanut butter, creamy
  • 2
    eggs, beaten
  • 3 c
    flour
  • 1 tsp
    baking sooda
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla extract

How To Make peanut butter cookies

  • 1
    Sift the dry ingredients together.
  • 2
    Cream together the shortening, butter ans sugar. Add peanut butter and mix well.
  • 3
    Add the eggs and dry ingredients. Mix thoroughly. Add vanilla and mix well.
  • 4
    Roll into 1 inch balls. Place the balls on a cookie sheet and flatten slightly with a fork.
  • 5
    Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.

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