Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

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MAKES: 36 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup shortening
  • 1 cup peanut butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
Combine flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture and mix well.

Roll into 1-1/2-in. balls.
Place 3 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets.
Flatten with a fork or meat mallet if desired. Bake 10-15 minutes.
Remove to wire racks to cool.