Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

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

Recipe by Marjorie Benson

Tested by Taste of Home Test Kitchen

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Updated on Jan. 31, 2023

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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    Yield:about 2-1/2 dozen
    Prep:20 min
    Cook:10 min
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    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
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    Directions

    1. 1
      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.
    2. 2
      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.
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