Apple Peanut Butter Cookies

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Oct 10, 2011 @ 10:48 AM
Posted by Taste of Home, Special Contributor

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Tired of chocolate chip, macadamia nut, and plain old sugar cookies? Then try these apple peanut butter cookies, rich with a touch of fruitiness.

INGREDIENTS

½ cup shortening
½ cup chunky peanut butter*
½ cup sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup peeled and grated apple
Cooking spray, for greasing

DIRECTIONS

In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter, and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg and vanilla. Combine the dry ingredients; gradually add them to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the apple.

Grease a baking sheet. Drop the mixture 1 rounded tablespoon at a time 2 inches apart onto the baking sheet. Bake for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.