"They are so rich that you can't eat more than two."
- Mom Dukes
You can call me the cookie monster because I love cookies. Peanut butter cookies are by far my favorite kind.
Ever since I learned how to make cookies, I've made a batch to satisfy my peanut butter craving.
- Mom Dukes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 cups flour
- 2 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 5 Tbs milk
Preparation:
- Mix the shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Add eggs, beat them well after their addition. Add vanilla.
- Add the flour, baking soda and salt, then add to creamed mixture and mix well.
- Make small balls and place 2 inches apart on ungreased baking pan. Flatten with a fork.
- Bake at 375 degrees for 7-8 minutes, or until golden. Remove to wire racks to cool
- Mix filling ina new bowl, beat the peanut butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve spreading consistency.
- Spread on half of the cookies and top each with another cookie. Enjoy.