Christmas Cookies - Peanut Butter Cookies

                                                              

Peanut butter cookies are a classic cookie no matter what time of year it is.  I like to add them in my Christmas Cookie tins because they are a favorite of everyone.  They are crunchy and buttery and delicious.  I use the Betty Crocker recipe. 

Ingredients:

1/2	cup granulated sugar
1/2	cup packed brown sugar
1/2	cup peanut butter
1/4	cup shortening
1/4	cup butter or margarine, softened
1	egg
1 1/4	all-purpose flour
3/4	teaspoon baking soda
1/2	teaspoon baking powder
1/4	teaspoon salt

Here's how:

Preheat oven to 375ºF.
Mix sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter and egg in large bowl.

Mix wet ingredients together

Stir in remaining ingredients.

Whisk dry ingredients together then add to wet ingredients



All mixed together

Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm.

Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls.  Place about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten in crisscross pattern with fork dipped into sugar.

Ready for the oven

Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet. Cool on wire rack.

Ready to eat