Apple Peanut Butter Cookies
“These apple peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They’re crisp on the outside and soft inside.” —Marjorie Benson, New Castle, Pennsylvania
| Servings | Prep Time | Cook Time |
| 2-1/2dozen | 20minutes | 10minutes/batch |
| Servings | Prep Time |
| 2-1/2dozen | 20minutes |
| Cook Time |
| 10minutes/batch |
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg room temperature
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup grated peeled apple
Portions: dozen
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Ingredients
Portions: dozen
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apple.
- Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.
Recipe Notes
Editor's Note
Reduced-fat peanut butter is not recommended for this recipe.
Nutrition Facts
1 cookie: 108 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fibre), 2g protein.
