Peanut Butter Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. shortening
2 c. peanut butter
2 c. brown sugar
2 c. granulated sugar
4 eggs
6 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
2 tsp. vanilla
2 tsp. baking powder
4 tsp. soda

Preparation

Cream shortening and peanut butter together.
Add sugars and continue to beat.
Add eggs and vanilla and beat until fluffy. Sift flour; measure and add salt, soda and baking powder.
Sift again.
Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and mix thoroughly.
Shape dough into balls 1-inch in diameter.
Place balls 2 to 3 inches apart on greased baking sheet.
Press flat with fork.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 12 to 15 minutes.