Oatmeal Peanut Butter Cookies
(from fearama’s recipe box)
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Serves 20 people
Categories: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 1/2 cup margarine, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1 cup peanut butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup quick-cooking oats
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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In a large bowl, cream together shortening, margarine, brown sugar, white sugar, and peanut butter until smooth.
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Beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended.
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Combine the flour, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the oats until just combined.
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Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets.
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Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, or until just light brown. Don’t over-bake.
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Cool and store in an airtight container.