Ingredients

  • 1 c. shortening
  • 1 tsp. soda
  • 1 c. white sugar
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 c. sifted flour
  • 1 tsp. vanilla
  • 1 c. peanut butter
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 eggs (unbeaten)
  • 1/2 c. peanuts, chopped or use crunchy peanut butter and leave out peanuts

Method

  • Combine shortening and peanut butter.
  • Add sugars and blend well.
  • Add eggs and mix.
  • Then add flour, soda, salt and vanilla. If peanuts used, add them last.
  • Spoon onto cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes or until done.