Vegan Peanut Butter Criss-Cross Cookies

[PTree15]

Ingredients:
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
Egg replacer (the equivalent of 2 eggs...vegetarians can use the eggs )
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup peanut butter (I wouldn't use natural peanut butter because of the oil and lack of firmness)
2 to 3 cups flour (depends on texture; for richer cookies use 2 cups. I usually use 2 1/2 cups)
2 teaspoons baking soda
Dash of salt

Instructions:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Cream first five ingredients thoroughly. Stir in peanut butter.
Sift dry ingredients together and add to creamed mixture.
Drop by rounded teaspoons onto ungreased cookie sheet; criss-cross with floured fork tines.
Bake at 350 degrees about 10 minutes.
Makes 4 to 5 dozen.

http://www.best-ever-cookie-collection.com/baking-conversion-charts.html

 

[shyvas]

These cookies look fabulous. I can almost smell them.

 

[KLS52]

I am not a fan of shortening. Do you think it would work with Earth Balance?

I may halve the recipe and try it.

 

[PTree15]

I am not a fan of shortening. Do you think it would work with Earth Balance?

I may halve the recipe and try it.

I think there is an updated version of this recipe (which is from the early '60s, I believe), which pretty much uses butter instead of shortening and also halves the recipe. I will add the link if I can find it.

ETA: Found it, though this one calls for chilling the dough for about an hour.
http://www.bhg.com/recipe/cookies/classic-peanut-butter-cookies/

 

[PTree15]

These cookies look fabulous. I can almost smell them.

Thank you. I am bringing some to my book club meeting tonight.

 

[ledboots]

Thank you. I am bringing some to my book club meeting tonight.

Good, it is National Peanut Butter Day (US)

 

[AeryFairy]

I am going to make these, and then eat them by myself because the fiancé doesn't like peanut butter

 

[PTree15]

I am going to make these, and then eat them by myself because the fiancé doesn't like peanut butter

I always make the big batch because my dad loves these, so I will bring him some over the weekend.

 

[PTree15]

Good, it is National Peanut Butter Day (US)

I have turned it into National Peanut Butter Week, lol. I so love peanut butter.

 

[KLS52]

Thanks for the link, Ptree!

 

[PTree15]

You are welcome!

 

[kmrobbins]

Yesss I love these! I've brought this similar version to almost every gathering over the last 2-3 years & they're still a big hit.

Quick tip after making them so many times: after you finish blend the ingredients, let the mixture sit untouched in the bowl for at least ten minutes before scooping them onto the cookie sheet. It helps to ensure the consistency turns out just right!