Jif Peanut Butter Cookies(Won First Place Blue Ribbon State Fair 1993) - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. shortening
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
3/4 c. Jif peanut butter
1 egg
1 tsp. baking soda

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Cream together the brown sugar, Jif and shortening.
Beat in egg.
Stir together the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture.
Stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
Beat until well mixed.
Shape into 1-inch balls.
Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Flatten in a crisscross pattern with tines of a fork (dip fork in water, if necessary, to prevent sticking).
Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Cool slightly before removing from pan to cooling rack.
Makes 4 dozen cookies.