Clarion County Recipe of the Day: Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

J.C. Taggart

J.C. Taggart

Published December 9, 2014 5:01 am
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Apple Peanut Butter Cookies — Moist & Delicious!

Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
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

Directions

~Preheat oven at 375°.

~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.

~Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at for 10-12 minutes (or until golden brown). Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

~Makes about 2-1/2 dozen.

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