Peanut Butter Cookies
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Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cup sifted enriched flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup shortening
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup peanut butter
  • 2 eggs, well beaten
  • 1/4 cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 3/4 cup seedless raisins
  • 3/4 cup rolled oats

Directions

  1. Mix and sift first 4 ingredients.
  2. Beat shortening until creamy.
  3. Add sugar gradually, continuing to beat.
  4. Add peanut butter; blend well.
  5. Stir in eggs, milk, and vanilla: mix well.
  6. Add sifted dry ingredients: mix well.
  7. Fold in raisins and oats.
  8. Cover: chill 1 hour.
  9. Set oven for moderate, 350f.
  10. Drop dough by teaspoons on ungreased baking sheets, about 2 inches apart.
  11. Bake 15 minutes or until brown.
  12. Cool on racks.

Other Information

Author: Metropolitan Life Insurance Company

Source: Metropolitan Cookbook (1964-02-01)

Category: Dessert

Ingredients: flour, salt, baking soda, cinnamon, shortening, sugar, peanut butter, egg, milk, vanilla, raisin, rolled oat

Equipment: oven, egg beater, measuring spoons, measuring cups, sifter, refrigerator, baking sheet, bowl

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