Peanut Butter Cookies

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(makes about 3 dozen)

Ingredients:
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1/2 cup shortening (I use half butter)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 extra-large egg
1 1/4 cups sifted flour
2/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Instructions:
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Cream shortening and peanut butter until blended; gradually add sugars;
beat until fluffy. 

Add egg and beat thoroughly. 

Sift remaining ingredients together; divide in half and add to creamed
mixture, one at a time, mixing till well blended after each addition. 
Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls and place 3 inches apart on lightly
greased cookie sheets. 

Flatten with fork making criss-cross pattern, or use cookie stamps. 
Bake at 375F for about 10 minutes. 




Source: alt.food.recipes