1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. shortening
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Combine flour with baking powder and salt. B lend shortening with peanut butter in mixing bowl. Gradually add brown sugar, creaming until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract; beat well. Blend in sifted dry ingredients gradually; mix well.

Shape dough into balls using a rounded teaspoonful for each. Flatten - crisscross style. Bake in 375 degree oven 10-12 minutes. 4 dozen.

Peanut Blossoms: Roll balls in sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 minutes. Top each cookie with solid milk chocolate kiss.