Okay, folks, let’s talk cookies! Specifically, irresistible peanut butter cookies. I’ve been on a quest for the perfect peanut butter cookie recipe for, like, ever, and I think I’ve finally cracked the code. And the secret ingredient? Crisco. Yep, good old-fashioned shortening.
So, I started by gathering my ingredients. Nothing fancy, just the usual suspects:
- Peanut butter (I used creamy, but chunky would probably work too)
- Crisco (this is key!)
- Brown sugar
- Granulated sugar
- Egg
- Vanilla extract
- Flour
- Baking soda
- Baking powder
- Salt
First, I creamed together the Crisco, peanut butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. I used my trusty stand mixer, but a hand mixer would work just fine. You want it to be light and fluffy, so don’t skimp on this step. It took a good few minutes.
Next, I beat in the egg and vanilla. Make sure it’s all nicely combined.
In a separate bowl, I whisked together the dry ingredients: flour, baking soda, baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
Then, I gradually added the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Don’t overmix! That’s a rookie mistake that leads to tough cookies.
Now for the fun part! I rolled the dough into little balls, about 1 inch in diameter. I placed them on an ungreased baking sheet. I have these silicone baking mats that I love—cookies never stick!
Then, I used a fork to make that classic criss-cross pattern on top of each cookie. It’s not just for looks, it also helps them bake evenly.
Bake Time!
I popped them into a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for about 8-10 minutes. Keep an eye on them! You want them to be golden brown around the edges, but still soft in the middle.
I let them cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring them to a wire rack to cool completely. This is the hardest part… waiting for them to cool down enough to eat!
And that’s it! Seriously, these cookies are amazing. The Crisco makes them so incredibly soft and chewy, and they have that perfect peanut butter flavor. They’re almost too good… I might have eaten, like, five of them while writing this. Don’t judge me.
Give this a try,I am pretty sure that you won’t be disappointed!
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