Peanut Butter Cookies
1/2 cup shortening/butter mix
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
1 egg
1 1/4 cups flour (sifted)
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 teaspoon  baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
 
 
  1. Mix oil, peanut butter, sugars, and egg
  2. Blend in remaining ingredients
  3. Chill at least 1 hour
  4. Roll dough into 1 inch balls
  5. Place about 3 inches apart on a greased cookie sheet
  6. Flatten crisscross style with fork
  7. Bake at 375 F for 10 to 12 minutes
  8. Cool on sheet for several minutes, than transfer to wire rack
     
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