Peanut Butter Cookies

Preheat the oven to 375°F. In a large bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and both sugars until light and fluffy, five to seven minutes. Next, add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the creamed ones and mix well.

Roll the cookie dough into 1-1/2-inch balls, and place them 3 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake the cookies for 10 to 15 minutes. Allow them to cool on a wire rack before serving. Editor’s Tip: Use a fork to flatten and press the dough balls before baking to give them that nostalgic criss-cross imprint.