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    Peanut Blossoms


    Source of Recipe


    Jordan Redders


    Recipe Introduction


    We love these cookies at Christmas time or anytime!


    List of Ingredients


    • 1-1/2 Cup flour
    • 1-1/2 tsp. baking powder
    • 1/2 tsp. salt
    • 2/3 Cup shortening
    • 1/2 Cup creamy peanut butter
    • 1 Cup brown sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract


    Instructions


    1. Preheat oven to 350
    2. Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
    3. Blend shortening with peanut butter in mixing bowl.
    4. Gradually add brown sugar until light and fluffy.
    5. Add egg and vanilla extract. Beat well.
    6. Blend in dry ingredients; mix thoroughly.
    7. Shape dough into balls and roll in sugar.
    8. Place on ungreased cookie sheet. Do not flatten.
    9. Bake for 8 minutes.
    10. Top each cookie with a chocolate kiss, pressing down firmly until cookie cracks around the edge.
    11. Bake for another 2-5 minutes.


    Final Comments


    Tip:
    Crisp cookies should be kept in a jar or canister with a loose fitting lid.
    Soft cookies should be kept in an earthenware jar with a tight cover.
 

 

 

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