Awesome Peanut Butter Cookies! - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 cup Crisco shortening (butter flavor or plain)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Set oven to 350\u00b0.
In a bowl, cream together the Crisco shortening, butter, peanut butter and sugars until well mixed and creamy.
Add in the eggs; beat well.
In a seperate bowl, stir together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; stir into batter; mix well until well combine.
Add in chocolate chips (or chopped peanuts) if using.
Roll into 1-inch balls, and place on a greased baking sheet.
Flatten each ball with a fork in a criss-cross pattern.
Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the cookies begin to brown (don't overbake!).