Peanut Butter Cookies (vegan)

Ingredients

• • 1 1/2 Cups flour

  • 1/2 Cup vegetable shortening

  • 1 Cup peanut butter (smooth or crunchy)

  • 1/2 Cup brown sugar

  • 1/2 Cup granulated white sugar

  • 1 Tsp vanilla extract

  • 3 Tbsp aquafaba (juice from can of chick peas)

  • 1 Tsp baking powder

Preparation

• 1. Preheat oven to 350° F.

  2. Mix flour and baking powder in a mixing bowl.

  3. In a separate bowl, beat together the shortening and sugar.

  4. Add the peanut butter, vanilla, aquafaba, and continue beating.

  5. Pour wet mixture into the flour mixture, and mix together until thoroughly mixed (may require kneading).

  6. Roll into 1" balls and place on baking sheet lined with parchment.

  7. Flatten balls with a greased fork.

  8. Bake for 15-17 minutes, or until lightly browned.