Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies

A nice change of pace from the usual peanut butter cookie. My husband never liked peanut butter cookies until I made him this recipe.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 30 mins
• Calories: 120 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup shortening
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ¾ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• ½ cup margarine, softened
• 1 cup quick-cooking oats

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

In a large bowl, cream together shortening, margarine, brown sugar, white sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended. Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the oats until just combined. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.

Step 3

Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until just light brown. Don't over-bake. Cool and store in an airtight container.