Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 egg
• 1 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup shortening Milk chocolate drops

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, blend sugars, peanut butter, butter, shortening and egg. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill for 2 hours, or until firm.

Form dough into one-inch balls; place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Make an indention in each ball with your thumb.

Bake at 375° for 9 to 10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove the pan from the oven and press a chocolate drop into the center of each. Cool two minutes on baking sheets. Remove to wire rack to cool completely.

Makes 2 1/2 to 3 dozen.