Peanut Butter Cookies

This recipe is for a crowd and makes 8 dozen. Recipe courtesy of Taste of Home.

• Ready In: 40 mins
• Serves: 96
• Yields: 8 dozen

Ingredients

• 2  cups creamy peanut butter
• 2  cups shortening (I used butter)
• 3  cups brown sugar, packed
• 4  eggs
• 1⁄4 cup milk
• 4  teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1  teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1  teaspoon ground ginger
• 3  teaspoons baking soda
• 2  teaspoons salt
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cloves

Directions

1. In a very large mixing bowl, cream the peanut butter, shortening, and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
2. Beat in the eggs, milk, and vanilla. Combine the remaining ingredients and gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
3. Roll into 1/2 inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork, forming a crisscross pattern. Bake at 350 for 10 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove cookies to wire racks to cool.