Peanut Butter Cookies

These used to be DH's favorite, then he discovered Oatmeal Raisin, now I think these are his 2nd favorite.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Yields: 24 cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup shortening
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar, packed
• 1  egg

Directions

1. Sift flour add baking soda and powder and salt; sift again.
2. Cream shortening and peanut butter.
3. Gradually add the sugar and cream thoroughly.
4. Add the well beaten egg.
5. Combine the dry ingredients and creamed mixture.
6. Chill.
7. Form into 1-inch balls and place on lightly greased and floured sheet.
8. Flatten with fork, making a criss-cross design.
9. Bake at 375° 8-10 minutes.