Peanut Butter Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.
Mix together sugars, shortening, peanut butter and egg.
In separate bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Slowly add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.
Mix well.
Roll into balls and place 2-inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Use a fork dipped in flour and make a crisscross design on balls.
Sprinkle with sugar if desired.
Bake for about 10 to 12 minutes.
Makes about 3 dozen cookies.