Peanut Butter Cookies
2005-04-03- Course: Cakes & Candy
- Yield : 10 dozens
- Servings : 10 dozens
- Prep Time : 20m
- Cook Time : 15m
- Ready In : 35m
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These were always a wonderful after school snack growing up in Louisiana.
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 2 eggs well beaten
- 1 tbsp milk
- 2 cups sifted plain flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
Directions
Step 1
Combine shortening, salt, and peanut butter and mix well. Gradually add sugar and brown sugar. Cream thoroughly after each addition. Add eggs and milk, mixing well.
Step 2
Sift together the flour and baking soda. Blend with first mixture.
Step 3
Drop the dough by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheets or roll the dough into balls 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter.
Step 4
Place on cookie sheet, press lightly with a fork to flatten.
Step 5
Bake at 325 degrees for 15-20 minutes. Makes 10-12 dozen.
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