Classic Peanut Butter Cookie

Yields 24 cookies.

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

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.

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