Peanut Butter Cookies

Directions

1. 1
   Mix thoroughly shortening, peanut butter, sugar, brown sugar and egg.
2. 2
   Sift together and stir in flour, baking powder, soda and salt.
3. 3
   Chill dough.
4. 4
   Roll into balls size of large walnuts.
5. 5
   Place 3 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet.
6. 6
   Flatten with fork dipped in flour.
7. 7
   Crisscross.
8. 8
   Bake until set, but not hard.
9. 9
   Bake at 375° (quick moderate oven).
10. 10
    Bake for 10 to 12 minutes.
11. 11
    Amount: about 3 dozen 2 1/2 inch cookies.