Slice-and-Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups shortening
• 2 cups white sugar
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 2 cups peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions

1. 1

   Set out four 12x14-inch long pieces of waxed paper or plastic wrap.

2. 2

   Cream shortening, white sugar, brown sugar, and peanut butter in a large bowl with an electric mixer. Beat in vanilla extract and eggs until light and fluffy.

3. 3

   Mix together flour and baking soda in a separate bowl until well combined. Gradually add flour mixture into the egg mixture, stirring until blended.

4. 4

   Divide dough into 4 pieces and form each piece into an 8 to 10-inch roll. Wrap rolls in prepared waxed paper or plastic wrap and place in the freezer until ready to bake.

5. 5

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.

6. 6

   Remove dough from freezer and cut into 1-inch thick slices. Cut each slice into quarters and roll each piece into a ball. Place on the prepared baking sheet and use a fork to flatten with a nice crisscross design.

7. 7

   Bake in the preheated oven until lightly brown around the edges, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool on racks.