Great Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

Name: Great Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup Crisco shortening (plain); ½ cup butter, room temperature (no substitutions); 1 cup crunchy peanut butter or 1 cup smooth peanut butter; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed; 2 eggs; 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 ½ teaspoons baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; ½ cup miniature chocolate chip (optional); ½ cup very finely chopped peanuts (preferably roasted) (optional)

Servings: persons

½ cup Crisco shortening (plain)
½ cup butter, room temperature (no substitutions)
1 cup crunchy peanut butter or 1 cup smooth peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup miniature chocolate chip (optional)
½ cup very finely chopped peanuts (preferably roasted) (optional)

1
Set regular oven at 375F OR (preferably convection oven set at 350F).
2
Lightly grease a cookie sheet.
3
In a bowl, cream shortening, butter, peanut butter, and both sugars with an electric mixture until mixed; add in eggs, beat until light and fluffy.
4
In another bowl, mix together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir/mix into the creamed mixture, mix until well combined.
5
At this point, the chocolate chips or chopped peanuts may be added (if using).
6
Refrigerate for half an hour.
7
Remove from fridge; roll into 1-1/2-inch balls and place on a cookie sheet.
8
Flatten each ball with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern.
9
Bake for about 8-9 minutes, or until cookies begin to brown (watch closely, these cookies bake quickly, don't over bake).
10
Note: 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips OR 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts (or both) may be added if desired, but only add 1/2 cup of each OR 1/2 cup total of both combined, or cookies will not bake properly.

1571

kcal

Calories

Fat

195

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup Crisco shortening (plain), ½ cup butter, room temperature (no substitutions), 1 cup crunchy peanut butter or 1 cup smooth peanut butter, 1 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Great 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Great Peanut Butter Cookies

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Variations & substitutions

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