Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

These cookies can be crisp, or chewy. If you want them crisp, leave out the eggs in the recipe.

• Calories: 346 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup shortening
• 2 tablespoons hot water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Mix sugars, peanut butter, and shortening. Add baking soda to the hot water. Add to mixture. Stir well.

Step 2

Stir in the eggs. Add the flour. Roll dough into balls.

Step 3

Place balls on ungreased cookie sheet. Press with fork dipped in water to make criss-cross design. Bake at 350 - 375 degrees F (175 - 190 degrees C) for about 8-10 minutes.