CRISSCROSS PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES


ingredients

1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. shortening
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. soda
1 c. peanut butter

preparation

Mix sugars and shortening. Cream well. Add eggs, well beaten, vanilla, the flour sifted with the salt and soda, then the peanut butter. Mix well and knead. Roll into balls about 1/4-inch across. Place 1 inch apart on greased pan. Press with fork lengthwise and then crosswise. Bake at 400° for 5 to 10 minutes. Makes about 15 dozen cookies, 1 1/2 inches in diameter.