Peanut Butter Thumbprint Cookies I

These are best with a tart jelly filling.

Original recipe makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening and sugar. Blend in peanut butter, salt, egg, vanilla and flour. Mix well.
  3. Shape dough into balls about 1 inch in diameter. Press your thumb into the center of each ball, creating a 1/2 inch depression.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes and cool on a rack. Fill the centers with a tart jelly/fruit preserve.

Nutrition

Calories: 190 kcal
Carbohydrates: 16.7 g
Cholesterol: 12 mg
Fat: 12.5 g
Fiber: 0.8 g
Protein: 3.4 g
Sodium: 103 mg

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