How to Make Dad's Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a classic, homemade cookie recipe that's sure to please any peanut butter lover, look no further than Dad's Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies. These cookies have been a staple in our family for years, and for good reason - they're incredibly delicious and oh-so-easy to make. With just a handful of simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these cookies in no time, and trust me, they won't last long once they come out of the oven.

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Ingredients

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

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 36
  • Yield: 3 dozen

  • Cream shortening, peanut butter, and both 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.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Roll chilled dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Flatten dough balls with a fork dipped in flour to form a crosswise pattern.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely.
  • Nutrition

    87 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 5mg
    • Sodium: 69mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 10g
    • Dietary Fiber: 0g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 9mg
    • Iron: 0mg
    • Potassium: 37mg