Betty’s Peanut Butter Cookies

By KeyIngredient

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening, slightly melted
• 3/4 cup peanut butter (chunky optional)
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 tsp salt

Preparation

Step 1

In Small mixing bowl sift together flour, soda, and salt and set aside. In a medium mixing bowl, mix together shortening and peanut butter. Add sugar, brown sugar then egg and beat until creamy. Combine thoroughly with flour mixture. Form by heaping teaspoon into balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet and flatten with a fork dipped in cold water and granulated sugar. Bake in a 400 degree preheated oven for 7-8 minutes until light golden brown.