Peanut Butter Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 c. plain flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix together shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar and egg. Sift in all dry ingredients and stir until dough becomes well mixed.
(Self-rising flour can be used and omit baking soda, powder and salt.)
Roll into balls the desired size.
Place 3 inches apart on a lightly greased baking sheet.
Flatten with a fork dipped in flour.
Bake until set but not hard.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes in a 375\u00b0 oven.
Makes 3 dozen cookies.