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. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg, well beaten

Preparation

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