Slice and Bake Peanut Butter Cookies Recipe

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Slice and Bake Peanut Butter Cookies
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Directions:

  1. Cut four 14 inch by 12 inch pieces of waxed paper and four sheets of aluminum foil the same size and set aside.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, sugars and peanut butter; beat in vanilla and eggs until light and fluffy.
  3. In a seperate bowl, combine the flour and baking soda; gradually beat flour into the creamed mixture until combined.
  4. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each into an 8 to 10 inch roll.
  5. Wrap each individually in wax paper and then in aluminum foil; label, date and freeze for up to 6 months.
  6. To prepare the cookies: Place the dough in refrigerator and thaw overnight. Slice the dough into 1 inch thick slices and cut each slice in fourths; form into a ball and if desired roll in cinnamon sugar.
  7. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets, flatten in a crisscross pattern with fork tines and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
  8. Remove from oven and allow to stand for a few minutes, move the cookies to cooling racks and allow to cool completely.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 2724.8 Kcal (11408 kJ)
Calories from fat 1597.72 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 177.52g 273%
Cholesterol 221.08mg 74%
Sodium 1780.65mg 74%
Potassium 1230.57mg 26%
Total Carbs 241.2g 80%
Sugars 104.11g 416%
Dietary Fiber 12.36g 49%
Protein 52.04g 104%
Iron 5mg 28%
Calcium 106.9mg 11%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 507.09 Kcal (2123 kJ)
Calories from fat 297.34 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 33.04g 273%
Cholesterol 41.14mg 74%
Sodium 331.38mg 74%
Potassium 229.01mg 26%
Total Carbs 44.89g 80%
Sugars 19.37g 416%
Dietary Fiber 2.3g 49%
Protein 9.68g 104%
Iron 0.9mg 28%
Calcium 19.9mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 68.5
    Points
  • 76
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Sugar,
  • High in Total Fat

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