Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

Name: Apple Peanut Butter Cookies
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1 large egg, room temperature; 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

Total Time Prep: 20 min. Bake: 10 min./batch

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These apple peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They're crisp on the outside and soft inside. —Marjorie Benson, New Castle, Pennsylvania

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup chunky peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
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 to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine 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 until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.

Nutrition Facts

1 cookie: 108 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 6mg cholesterol, 85mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.

These apple peanut butter cookies are great for fall gatherings. They're crisp on the outside and soft inside. —Marjorie Benson, New Castle, Pennsylvania

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