Recipes Desserts Cookies Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes Dad's Favorite Peanut Butter Cookies 4.4 (184) 152 Reviews 16 Photos My dad's sister gave me this recipe for killer peanut butter cookies made with shortening. Submitted by Kendra Amaro Updated on February 4, 2023 Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo 16 16 16 16 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Additional Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins Servings: 36 Yield: 3 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 36 servings ½ cup shortening ½ cup crunchy peanut butter ½ cup white sugar ½ cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed ¾ teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Directions Cream shortening, peanut butter, and both sugars in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Beat in egg until incorporated. Mix flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a separate bowl; gradually stir into peanut butter mixture until combined. Cover and refrigerate dough for at least 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll chilled dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Flatten dough balls with a fork dipped in flour to form a crosswise pattern. Bake in the preheated oven until edges are set, 10 to 12 minutes. Transfer cookies to a wire rack to cool completely. I Made It Print 223 home cooks made it! Nutrition Facts (per serving) 87 Calories 5g Fat 10g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 36 Calories 87 % Daily Value * Total Fat 5g 6% Saturated Fat 1g 6% Cholesterol 5mg 2% Sodium 69mg 3% Total Carbohydrate 10g 4% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 6g Protein 2g 3% Calcium 9mg 1% Iron 0mg 2% Potassium 37mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.