Slice And Bake Peanut Butter Cookies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable shortening
2 cups granulated sugar
2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 cups creamy peanut butter or 2 cups chunky peanut butter
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
5 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
cinnamon sugar (optional)

Preparation

Cut four 14 inch by 12 inch pieces of waxed paper and four sheets of aluminum foil the same size and set aside.
In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, sugars and peanut butter; beat in vanilla and eggs until light and fluffy.
In a seperate bowl, combine the flour and baking soda; gradually beat flour into the creamed mixture until combined.
Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each into an 8 to 10 inch roll.
Wrap each individually in wax paper and then in aluminum foil; label, date and freeze for up to 6 months.
To prepare the cookies: Place the dough in refrigerator and thaw overnight. Slice the dough into 1 inch thick slices and cut each slice in fourths; form into a ball and if desired roll in cinnamon sugar.
Place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets, flatten in a crisscross pattern with fork tines and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
Remove from oven and allow to stand for a few minutes, move the cookies to cooling racks and allow to cool completely.