Dad's Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies

My dad's sister gave me this recipe for killer peanut butter cookies made with shortening.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 25 mins
• Calories: 87 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup shortening
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ½ cup crunchy peanut butter
• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 large egg

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Cream shortening, peanut butter, and sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg until incorporated. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually stir into peanut butter mixture until combined. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour.

Step 3

Roll chilled dough into walnut-size balls and place 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Flatten dough balls with a fork dipped in flour to form a crosswise pattern.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.