Old Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies by Jamie McLees

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.

Servings: 3 Serving Size: 1 Cookie

Nutrition Information (per serving):
Calories 180
Fat 9 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 18 mg
Sodium 128 mg
Carbohydrates 21
Fiber 1 g
Sugars 12 g
Protein 3 g