Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies by JamieM76

Use a glass with a pretty pattern on the bottom to add flair to these cookies.

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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. 2. 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.

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