Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

By chelyc13

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 cup grated peeled apple

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and the sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir int he apple.

2. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in, apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.