Peanut Butter Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (1/2 c. shortening and 1/2 c. butter or margarine)
1/2 c. (1 c.) peanut butter
1/2 c. (1 c.) granulated sugar
1/2 c. (1 c.) brown sugar, packed
1 (2) egg(s)
1 1/4 c. (2 1/2 c.) all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. (1 tsp.) baking powder
3/4 tsp. (1 1/2 tsp.) soda
1/4 tsp. (1/2 tsp.) salt

Preparation

Mix shortening (butter), peanut butter, sugars and egg thoroughly.
Measure flour and blend all dry ingredients; stir into shortening mixture.
Chill dough.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Roll dough in 1 1/4-inch balls.
Place 3-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Flatten crisscross style with fork dipped in flour.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes about 3 dozen (2 1/2-inch) cookies.
These cookies are a favorite.