Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

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

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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    Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

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

    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

    Directions

    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. 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.
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