Peanut Butter Cookies

By rlchrist

These are by far the best I have ever had.
Adding chocolate chips give them an extra layer of flavor.

I usually double this recipe as they don't last long.

Ingredients

• 1 cup SHORTENING
• 1 cup PEANUT BUTTER
• 1 cup SUGAR
• 1 cup PACKED BROWN SUGAR
• 3 EGGS
• 3 cups FLOUR
• 2 tsp. BAKING POWDER
• 1/4 tsp. SALT
• I usually double this recipe because they don't last long.

Details

Servings 36
Cooking time 10mins

Preparation

Step 1

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter, and sugars.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
Add to creamed mixture.
Roll into 1 1/2" balls and place 3" apart on ungreased sheet.
Flatten with sugar dipped fork, if desired.
Bake at 375 for 10-15 minutes, until lightly golden.
Yields 3-4 dozen