Apple Peanut Butter Cookies
(from Larissa84’s recipe box)
Source: Taste of Home
Prep time: 20 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes
Serves 15 people
Categories: Cookies, Fall, Winter, fall, sweets
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter (Reduced-fat or generic brands of peanut butter are not recommended for this recipe.)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup grated peeled apple (or one apple)
Directions
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In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apple.
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Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks. Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.