The Blog Tech is a real cookie monster. I had not made cookies for a while and he started hinting that he needed some. So, I made him some of my mother's peanut butter cookies. I don't remember much about my mother since she died when I was very young, but I sure do remember her peanut butter cookies
I still have her recipe in her handwriting.
Mix 1/3 C, of peanut butter with 1/4 C. shortening and 1/4 C. butter. My mom used all shortening but I like to combine shortening and butter.
Mix in 1 C. sugar and 1/2 C. brown sugar.
Add 1 egg and 1 tsp. vanilla extract.
Gradually add 1 tsp. baking powder, 1/4 tsp. salt and 1 1/2 C. flour.
Form them into walnut sized balls.
Flatten them with a fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes or just until they start to turn golden on the edges. Cool on racks.
Pour a big glass of cold milk and dive in.
Comments
I think it wonderful for you have the recipe knowing her hand touched that and wrote it out, a physical connection for you.That is lovely,
Lis
My mom passed away 8 years ago and when going through her things my brothers made sure I got her recipes :) It sure does warm my heart when I come across one of her old recipes written in her hand!!
Those cookies look awesome makes me want to bake a batch this weekend.
This reminds me - I need to make some cookies too.
A
Have a great day!
Christer.
Those cookies look quite tasty!!!