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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This traditional peanut butter cookie is deliciously flavoured with maple syrup. From the Pillsbury Bake-Off cookbook, cooking time is per tray Ingredients:
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup shortening, softened |
1/2 cup peanut butter |
1/2 cup maple syrup |
1 egg yolk |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1/4 teaspoon baking powder |
sugar |
Directions:
1. Heat oven to 350°F.
2. In a large bowl, beat together brown sugar, shortening and peanut butter until light and fluffy.
3. Add syrup and egg yolk; beat well.
4. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and baking powder, mix well.
5. If necessary refrigerate 15 to 30 minutes for easier handling.
6. Shape dough into 1-inch balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
7. With a fork dipped in sugar, flatten balls in a criss cross pattern.
8. Bake at 350°F for 8 to 12 minutes or until golden brown.
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