Blue Ribbon Peanut Butter Cookies

"I used this recipe when I won a Blue Ribbon at the South Plains Fair in Lubbock, Texas in 1981. It came from a cookbook my mother received as a Wedding gift in 1952. I don't know the name of the Cookbook and the only copy of the recipe I have is hand written by my mother which is priceless to me. A batch of these cookies was the only thing my father in-law wanted from me for his birthday, Father's day and Christmas. I hope you enjoy them. The real trick to them is not to over cook them (it will make them to crunchy) or under cook them ( it will make them to soft), you want a balance between the two."

Category: Desserts

Cuisine: not set

Ready in 25 minutes
by rotts4me

Ingredients

1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine I always use butter

1/2 cup peanut butter crunchy or smooth

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup granulated sugar use to roll cookie balls in


Directions

Cream butter, peanut butter, both sugars, egg and vanilla. Sift together all the dry ingredients; blend into creamed mixture. Shape in 1 inch balls; roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on a ungreased cookie sheet. Press balls with a fork making a crisscross on top or press a peanut half into the top of the balls. Bake at 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Cool slightly; remove from pan.

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