Peanut Butter Chews - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. peanut butter
1/4 c. packed brown sugar
1 c. sugar
1 c. unsifted self-rising flour
1 can coconut (optional)
2 eggs
1/2 c. shortening
1 tsp. vanilla

Preparation

Cream together shortening, peanut butter and both sugars until light and fluffy.
Add vanilla and eggs.
Beat well.
Mix in flour, stirring only until blended.
Add coconut, if desired. (Batter will be thick.)
Spread evenly in greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
Bake at 350\u00b0 for 30 to 35 minutes until done.
Cool and cut in bars.