Ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1/2 cup peanut butter 1/4 cup butter or margarine, softened 1/4 cup shortening 1 egg 1 1/4 cups Gold MedalR all-purpose flour 3/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon salt Creamy Glaze Assorted candies, if desired String, if desired
Directions:1.Stir together sugars, peanut butter, butter, shortening and egg in large bowl. Stir in flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Cover and refrigerate at least 3 hours. 2.Heat oven to 375?F. Divide dough in half. Roll each half 1/8 inch thick on lightly floured surface. Cut with 3x2-inch ghost-shaped cookie cutter. Place about 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. If cookies are to be hung as decorations, cut a hole at top of each cookie with end of plastic straw or sharp knife; cut out holes for eyes if desired. 3.Bake 6 to 8 minutes or until light brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from cookie sheet to wire rack. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. 4.Spread Creamy Glaze on cookies. Decorate with candies. Thread string through holes to hang cookies. |