Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

By KimberlyB

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt

Details

Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from tasteofhome.com

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.
Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork or meat mallet if desired. Bake 10-15 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3 dozen.
Test Kitchen Tip:
Use a glass with a pretty pattern on the bottom to add flair to these cookies.