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These peanut butter cookies were a hit.

Especially among the men.

I guess they’re manly cookies?

I wanted to drizzle chocolate on them, but I was met with opposition.  I guess that would make them less manly?

I don’t know– I still can’t figure it out.

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(On a totally random note…
why won’t WordPress let me change my font color anymore?

That is kinda stressful, because I was used to blue font.

And stress can kill, you know.  It nearly killed me yesterday, but that’s another story.

OK, that’s the end of my randomness…)

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The original recipe has these cookies rolled in sugar.

I tried a few like that, but once again– opposition.

Not manly enough either, it seems.

So… here they are, just peanut buttery goodness– no frills.

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Peanut Butter Cookies (adapted from Betty Crocker)

  • 1/2  cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2  cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2  cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4  cup butter, softened
  • 1/4  cup shortening
  • 1  egg
  • 1-1/2  cups all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2  teaspoon baking powder

Stir together sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, butter, shortening and egg.

Stir in flour, baking soda and baking powder.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.

Bake at 375ºF for 8 to 10 minutes or until edges are light brown. Cool on wire rack.

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34 Responses »

  1. Your peanut butter cookies look absolutely perfect!

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  2. I think they’re beautiful, and I prefer peanut butter cookies to not be rolled in sugar – does that make me a man? Eep!

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  3. Yum- PB cookies! Always a favorite around the holidays! I came across your page and saw so many delicious recipes that I had to nominate you for the Super Sweet Blogging Award- I hope you’ll accept! You can find the details at http://bakencreate.wordpress.com/2013/01/07/super-sweet-blogging-award/!

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  4. I vote for a drizzle of chocolate, though am not a man so… ??

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  5. These look delicious Geraldine! Can’t wait to try them!
    Hope you had a great Xmas and have a Happy New Year! :)

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  6. These look fantastic. So thick and soft! And I agree… something about PB cookies screams MANLINESS.

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  7. My fav cookies! I like to make peanut butter blossoms or add peanut chips, too. Mmmmmmm

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  8. My favorite cookies ever! I also like them with no frills and I’m not a man! Just these and a glass of milk and all is well with the world!

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  9. Wow, these look delicious :) can’t wait to try them… Peanut butter is amazing! – I have some peanut butter truffles on my blog if you would like to try? x

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  10. Why butter and shortening and not just butter? Just curious.

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  11. Oh yum, these look great!

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  12. Peanut butter cookies are my favorite, and these look yummy! I will have to try them some time.

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  13. These just look amazing! Perfect cookies! Wow!

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  14. Peanut butter cookies are ALWAYS a hit in this house!

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  15. I have to try that! yumm… I need to buy more peanut butter. :D

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  16. Mmmmm yummy and they look so perfect too! :)

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