Ingredients: 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour, sifted * 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter * 1/4 cup shortening * 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened * 1/4 cup granulated sugar * 1/4 cup brown sugar * 1/4 teaspoon salt * 1 large egg * 1/2 teaspoon baking powder * 3/4 teaspoon baking soda * 1/4 cup roasted peanuts, chopped ultra fine (optional)
Directions: Combine shortening, butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar and egg. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix dry ingredients into peanut butter mixture. Add chopped peanuts and stir. Chill batter. Shape into 1-inch balls and put on baking sheet. Flatten with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Yields: 2 dozen ~ Chef ~
Directions: Combine shortening, butter, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar and egg. In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Mix dry ingredients into peanut butter mixture. Add chopped peanuts and stir. Chill batter. Shape into 1-inch balls and put on baking sheet. Flatten with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes until golden brown. Yields: 2 dozen ~ Chef ~
