Ingredients
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1 c. shortening
1 c. peanut butter
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. packed brown sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
2 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 c. chopped salted peanuts or pecans
Preparation
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Combine the first 4 ingredients; beat in eggs and vanilla. Stir together the flour and soda; blend into batter.
Stir in nuts.
Form into 1-inch balls.
Place on ungreased cookie sheet; flatten slightly with fingers.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 10 minutes, or until slightly tan on edges.
Cool slightly on cookie sheet; remove to wire rack to cool completely.
Makes 6 dozen small cookies or 3 dozen large cookies.
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