Peanut Butter Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. shortening (1/2 butter or margarine)
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Preparation

Mix peanut butter, shortening, sugars and egg thoroughly. Measure flour by sifting.
Blend all dry ingredients; stir into shortening mixture.
Chill dough.
Heat oven to 375\u00b0.
Roll dough in 1 1/4-inch balls.
Place 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
Flatten crisscross style with a fork dipped in flour.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes 3 dozen 2 1/2-inch cookies.