Servings: ~ 2 dozen

Wet ingredients: subheading: Wet ingredients:
1¼ cups firmly packed brown sugar* 1¼ cups firmly packed brown sugar*
¾ cup creamy peanut butter ¾ cup creamy peanut butter
½ cup Crisco all-vegetable Shortening ½ cup Crisco all-vegetable Shortening
1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp warm water) 1 flax egg (1 tbsp ground flaxseed + 3 tbsp warm water)
3 tbsp plant-based milk (I used soy) 3 tbsp plant-based milk (I used soy)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
 
Dry Ingredients: subheading: Dry Ingredients:
1¾ cups all-purpose flour 1¾ cups all-purpose flour
¾ teaspoon baking soda ¾ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon salt

Heat oven to 375°
Mix the ground flaxseed in warm water. Set aside for at least 10 minutes.
In a medium bowl, mix together the "Dry ingredients" while waiting for the flax egg to become congealed.
When the time is up, place all the "Wet ingredients" in a mixing bowl and beat until nice and smooth.
Gradually blend in the "Dry ingredients" mix until just incorporated. Don't overmix.
Roll into 1 tablespoon balls and place on a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Flatten slightly using a fork to create the traditional criss-cross pattern.
Bake for 7 to 8 minutes and then remove from the oven and allow to sit on the sheet for 2 minutes before moving to a wire rack.

*If you're looking for a bone char free brown sugar, buy any organic brand. I have personally used Wholesome and Woodstock and like them both equally.  *If you're looking for a bone char free brown sugar, buy any organic brand. I have personally used Wholesome and Woodstock and like them both equally.
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