Peanut Butter Cookies
These are the peanut butter cookies that I grew up with. They are still my favorite. They stay so crisp in a covered tin.
2 1/2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon soda
1 cup shortening
1 cup creamy peanut butter (natural is best)
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream shortening and peanut butter, add sugar and beat until light and fluffy.
Add eggs, one at a time, mix well after each
Add vanilla.
In a separate bowl mix all dry ingredients with a whisk or sift together.
Add dry ingredients to moist, mix well.
Preheat oven to 375 F.
Chill for 30 minutes. Form into 1 inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on cookie sheets, press flat with a fork that has been dipped in flour.
Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until cookies are just getting brown around the edges. Do not over bake.
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