Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

By Foodiewife

Ingredients

• Ingredients:
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs (beaten)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup M&M’s (optional)

Details

Adapted from blogchef.net

Preparation

Step 1

Step 1: Pre-heat the oven to 350 degrees. Sift together flour, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl. Beat butter, shortening, and peanut butter until smooth. Add white sugar and brown sugar and beat until smooth.

Step 2: Add the eggs on at a time and then add vanilla extract until blended. Use your hands or a spoon and add the flour mixture to complete cookie dough.

Step 3: One at time scoop dough with a teaspoon (can use a tablespoon for larger cookies) and drop dough in 1” balls onto a cookie sheet. Place 2 inches apart. With a fork dipped in flour flatten cookies. Then flatten in the opposite direction (so they cross).

Step 4: Bake in the oven for 9-10 minutes for chewy cookies or 11-12 for crispy.