Slice& Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

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Slice & Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

Recipe By : Make-a-Mix Cookbook
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Frozen
Kids Make Ahead

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 cups shortening
2 cups sugar
2 cups brown sugar
2 cups peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla
4 eggs
5 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking soda

Cut four 14"x12" pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap; set aside. Cream
shortening, sugars, and peanut butter in a large bowl. Beat in vanilla and
eggs until light and fluffy. In a large bowl, combine dry ingredients.
Gradually stir flour mixture into egg mixture until blended.
Divide dough into 4 equal pieces. Shape each piece into an 8 to 10 inch roll.
Wrap each roll in 1 piece of waxed paper or plastic wrap. Place wrapped rolls
in a freezer container with a tight-fitting lid, or wrap airtight in a piece
of foil. Label and date. Store in freezer. Use within 6 months.

To make cookies:
Slightly thaw dough. Preheat oven to 350F. Cut dough into slices or chunks.
Roll each piece into a ball. Place balls on an ungreased baking sheet about 1
1/2 inches apart. Use fork tines to flatten cookies in a crisscross design.
Bake 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned around edges. Remove cookies from
baking sheet and cool on wire racks.

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