Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

By á-2233

Your favorite afternoon snack, in cookie form! Does it get much better than this? Baked apples and delicious melty peanut butter make the most delicious cookies!

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 to 1 cup apples, peeled and grated

Details

Servings 30
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 30mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla.

Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apple.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets.

Bake at 375°F for 10 to 12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.