It is just hard to beat an old-fashioned classic. Yesterday I was craving just such an item. While I love complex flavors and visually stunning presentations, sometimes I simply enjoy getting back to basics. So I pulled out the old Betty Crocker Cooky Book and decided this peanut butter cookie was just the ticket.
Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Old fashioned peanut butter cookies from the sweet talker herself, Betty Crocker
Course:
Cookies, Dessert
Cuisine:
American, Retro
Servings: 3 Dozen
Ingredients
- ¼ shortening
- ¼ butter, softened
- ½ peanut butter
- ½ granulated sugar
- ½ brown sugar, packed
- 1 egg
- 1¼ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¾ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- Sanding Sugar
Method
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Position a rack in the center of your oven and heat to 375º F.
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Cream together shortening, butter, peanut butter and both sugars. Add egg and mix well.
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In a separate bowl sift together all dry ingredients. Stir into shortening mixture.
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Roll dough into 1¼″ balls. Place the balls about 3″ apart on a parchment lined baking sheet. Flatten crisscross style with a fork dipped in flour.
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Decorate with large sanding sugar if desired.
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Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until edges just begin to turn golden.
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Cool on a wire rack.
Cooks Notes
The original Betty Crocker recipe.