Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 cup shortening
(can use 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup shortening)
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 extra-large egg
1 1/4 cups sifted flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt

Cream shortening and peanut butter until blended; gradually add sugars;
beat until fluffy. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Sift remaining ingredients
together; divide in half and add to creamed mixture, one at a time, mixing
till well blended after each addition. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls
and place 3 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Flatten with
fork making criss-cross pattern, or use cookie stamps. Bake at 375F for
about 10 minutes.

(makes about 3 dozen)

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