Packed Softened Peanut Butter Cookies

Packed Softened Peanut Butter Cookies

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

Directions:
Granulated sugar
Heat oven to 375º. Beat 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the brown sugar, peanut
butter, butter, shortening and egg in large bowl with electric mixer on
medium speed, or mix with spoon. Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder
and salt.
Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls. Place about 3 inches apart on ungreased
cookie sheet. Flatten slightly in crisscross pattern with fork or potato
masher dipped into granulated sugar. Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light
brown. Cool 5 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack.
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approved Betty Crocker® Recipe.
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