Peanut Butter Cookies

(Lawson cookbook pg 44)

1 C shortening
1 C peanut butter
½ C white sugar
1 C brown sugar
1 tsp. salt
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1 C flour
2 tsp. baking soda

Mix shortening, peanut butter and sugars. Add eggs, salt, and vanilla. Add flour and soda. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet. If desired, press lightly with fork. Bake at 325 F for 10-12 min. Makes about 3 dozen.

(Recipe and photo courtesy of Pirijo Silver)