Peanut Butter Dreams - cooking recipe

Ingredients

3 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt (optional)
2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 c. butter or oleo
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 c. extra crunchy peanut butter
1 (12 oz.) pkg. chocolate (semi-sweet) chips
1 c. dark raisins (optional)

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Combine flour, soda and salt and set aside.
In large bowl, combine peanut butter, sugar and shortening.
Beat until creamy.
Add eggs, one at a time and beat well after each addition.
Add vanilla.
Gradually add flour mixture and blend well.
Stir in chocolate chips and optional raisins.
Shape into walnut-sized balls and press down gently on cookie sheet, retaining round shape.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375\u00b0.