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Peanut Butter Cookies
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 12 Minutes
Ready In: 32 Minutes
Servings: 9
Southern Living; a simple, basic cookie that my kids love.
Ingredients:
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons water
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
Directions:
1. Cream shortening; gradually add sugar, beating until light and fluffy.
2. Add eggs and water, beating well.
3. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture, beating well.
4. Stir in peanut butter.
5. Shape into 1-inch balls; place 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.
6. Dip a fork in flour, and flatten cookies to 1/4-inch thickness in a crisscross pattern.
7. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes.
8. Remove to wire racks, and cool completely.
By RecipeOfHealth.com