Peanut Butter Cookies

• ½ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup sugar
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup butter, softened
• ½ cup vegetable shortening
• 1 egg
• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon salt

• Heat oven to 375º F.
• In large mixing bowl combine peanut butter, sugars, butter, shortening and egg.
• Beat at medium speed with electric mixer until light and fluffy.
• Add flour, baking soda and salt. Beat at low speed until thoroughly mixed.

• Shape dough into 1 inch balls.
• Place balls 2 inches apart on ungreased cooky sheets.
• Flatten balls with a fork in a crisscross pattern.
• Bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until light golden brown.
• Allow to cool for a few minutes before removing from the pan.

• Makes 4 dozen cookies.
• Store in air tight container at room temperature.

Source: Betty Crocker Cookbook