Peanut Butter Cookies

Dessert
Cookies

Ingredients

1/2 cup soft shortening (1/2 butter)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

Mix shortening, peanut butter, sugars and egg thoroughly. Measure flour by dip-level-pour method or by sifting. Blend all dry ingredients; stir in. Chill. Heat oven to 375°F. Roll into balls the size of large walnuts. Place 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Flatten with fork dipped in flour, crisscross. Bake 10 to 12 minutes.

Notes

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Yield

3 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies

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