When I was little I absolutely loved my Grandma’s Peanut Butter Cookies! Besides eating them, I thought it was so fun making the crisscross pattern with the fork! I still enjoy doing that today, it always brings back such great memories of making in my Grandma’s kitchen. I was looking through her recipes last week and I was so excited when I found this recipe. These cookies are soft and chewy, loaded with peanut butter flavor, the perfect treat with a glass of cold milk. National Peanut Butter Cookie Day was June 12th, so in honor of that I decided it was the perfect time to make these classic cookies again. This is one of my favorite little snacks and since there’s protein in peanut butter these cookies must be healthy, right?
Grandma’s Peanut Butter Cookies may not be the healthiest treat, but they sure do satisfy a sweet-tooth without breaking the bank. They are incredibly simple to make, and can be a great activity to do with the little ones. Whether it’s enjoyed alone or shared with family and friends, the hearty flavor and gooey texture of Grandma’s Peanut Butter Cookies can bring a smile to anyone’s face. So the next time you’re in a baking mood, try this timeless classic – your taste buds won’t regret it!
What is a Peanut Butter Cookie?
A peanut butter cookie is a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors, offering a perfect balance of taste and texture. Crafted with a base of flour, butter, and sugar, it’s enriched with the unmistakable creaminess of peanut butter, resulting in a scrumptious treat that joyfully melts in your mouth. As it bakes, the cookie develops a subtle golden crust, while the interior remains soft and chewy. Paired with a glass of cold milk, a peanut butter cookie is the epitome of comfort food, delivering a simple yet satisfying experience for your taste buds.
Ingredients
- Granulated Sugar
- Brown Sugar
- Peanut Butter
- Shortening
- Butter
- Egg
- All-purpose Flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
How to make Peanut Butter Cookies
Mix shortening, peanut butter, sugars and egg thoroughly.
Sift rest of ingredients together and stir in.
Heat to 375°. Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts. Place 3″ apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Flatten with a fork dipped in water then crisscross.
Bake 10-12 minutes, or until set but not hard.
Let cool on a wire rack.
Serve and enjoy!
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
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- Wilton Baking Sheets – These pans are designed to distribute heat evenly and deliver perfect results every time, plus they’re healthy non-stick.
- Pyrex glass mixing bowl – The Pyrex Glass Mixing Bowl is handy to store in the fridge and freezer when you need to freeze contents or keep them fresh.
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Grandma’s Peanut Butter Cookies
Grandma’s Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup short shortening half butter
- 1/2 cup peanut butter
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 egg
- 1 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Mix shortening, peanut butter, sugars and egg thoroughly.
- Sift rest of ingredients together and stir in.
- Heat to 375°. Roll dough into balls the size of large walnuts. Place 3″ apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
- Flatten with a fork dipped in water then crisscross.
- Bake 10-12 minutes, or until set but not hard.
- Let cool on a wire rack.
- Serve and enjoy!
