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A light coating of sugar on top of the criss cross pattern in old fashioned peanut butter cookies spread out on a wooden board.
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Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

So rich with peanut butter, you’ve got to have a glass of milk ready to truly enjoy these Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
Total Time 23 minutes
Servings 24 cookies
Calories 129kcal
Author Jennifer Osterholt

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup shortening
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/4 cup flour
  • 1/4 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 3/4 tsp salt

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉.  Use a non-stick liner or ungreased baking sheet.
  • In a small bowl mix together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
    1 1/4 cup flour, 1/4 tsp baking soda, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 3/4 tsp salt
  • In a large mixing bowl combine shortening, peanut butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar with handheld mixer on medium until smooth.
    1/2 cup shortening, 1/2 cup peanut butter, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • Add egg and mix well.
    1 egg
  • Add half of the dry ingredient mixture and mix on low speed until combined.
  • Form balls by rolling with clean hands and roll in a small dish of granulated sugar.
  • Arrange on a cookie sheet.  Use a fork to flatten a bit and make criss cross shape in the top of the cookies. 
  • Bake for 7-9 minutes to reach desired doneness.

Nutrition

Calories: 129kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 59mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 10IU | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg