CRISP AND CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Crisp and Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies image

In the mood for homemade cookies? These crisp, chewy treats are a delicious way to show someone you care. "The original treasured recipe is the only one my grandmother wrote down," says Janet Hall of Clinton, Wisconsin. Freeze any remaining cookies in an airtight container for up to 3 months. Thaw cookies at room temperature before serving.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 1 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1/3 cup shortening
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In a small bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well. , Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls. Place 3 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a fork. Bake at 375° for 10-15 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 9g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 144mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.