Peanut Butter Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. peanuts (if desired)
1/2 c. whole almonds
1 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter or margarine
1/3 c. granulated sugar
1/2 tsp. almond extract
1 Tbsp. gin, vodka or water

Preparation

Reserve 36 whole almonds; finely chop or grind remainder. Sift flour with baking powder and salt.
Thoroughly cream butter and sugar.
Stir in all remaining ingredients.