Peanut Butter Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 1/4 c. flour
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla, if preferred

Preparation

Sift flour; measure.
Add soda, baking powder and salt; sift again.
Cream shortening and peanut butter; gradually add the sugars and cream thoroughly.
Add well beaten egg.
Combine the dry ingredients and creamed mixture.
Mix well.
Form into balls 1-inch in diameter and place on a lightly greased and floured baking sheet.
Flatten with fork making crisscross pattern.
Bake in a moderate oven at 375\u00b0 for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes 3 1/2 to 4 dozen cookies.