Cookie Jar Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Cookie Jar Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup butter, at room temperature; 1/2 cup solid shortening, at room temperature; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 cup creamy peanut butter

Servings: persons

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, at room temperature
1/2 cup solid shortening, at room temperature
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup creamy peanut butter

1
Heat oven to 350u00b0.
2
Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt, set aside.
3
Cream the butter, shortening, and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until light and fluffy.
4
Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in the peanut butter.
5
Add the flour mixture by the cupful and beat at low speed to mix well.
6
Shape the dough into 1 inch balls and place on ungreased baking sheets (I line the sheets with parchment paper) about 2 inches apart.
7
Press each cookie twice in each direction with a lightly floured fork to make a crosshatch design.
8
Bake 10-12 minutes.
9
***Do not overbake--they will still be a bit pale, but if you overbake, they won't be chewy on the inside.
10
***Use a spatula to transfer to a rack to cool.

1304

kcal

Calories

Fat

174

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Cookie Jar Peanut Butter Cookies falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cookie Jar Peanut Butter Cookies

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