Mrs. Pennefather’s Cookies

(from JenniferGM’s recipe box)

Chocolate cookies with chocolate and peanut butter chips. Very rich cookies, that satisfy the peanut and chocolate cravings!

This recipe makes a large batch…you might want to halve it.

Source: Jane Pennefather

Prep time: 30 minutes
Cook time: 10 minutes

Categories: Desserts; Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 1/4 cups butter (2 1/2 sticks) butter or margarine
  • 4 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 teaspoons vanilla
  • 12 ounces peanut butter chips
  • 6 ounces semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1 1/2 cups cocoa
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Cream butter or margarine, sugar and shortening until fluffy and smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; beat well.

  2. In a separate bowl combine dry ingredients. Add slowly to creamed mixture. Add chips.

  3. Drop spoonfuls on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350° F. for 9-10 minutes. DO NOT OVERBAKE!

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