Easy Peanut Butter Cookies

Using a stand/hand mixer combine peanut butter, Sweetened Condensed Milk and shortening until well combined. Add eggs one at a time scraping down the sides to ensure everything is well incorporated.

In a separate bowl mix the remaining ingredients. Add this mixture to the peanut butter mixture and mix until the cookie dough comes together.

Using a tablespoon scoop peanut butter cookie dough, form into balls and flatten into 1-inch rounds, place on a parchment paper lined baking sheet at least 1½ inches apart.

Using the back of a fork press down the dough and then press again from the opposite direction, to form the crisscross pattern on top.

Bake in a preheated 350˚F (180˚C) oven for 12-15 minutes or until the edges become golden brown. Allow to cool on the baking sheet for 3 minutes and transfer to a wire rack to cool completely. Serve immediately.