2/3 c. shortening
3/4 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. peanut butter
2/3 c. granulated sugar
2 eggs
2/3 c. brown sugar
1 c. peanuts (optional)
1/2 c. evaporated milk
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder

Combine shortening, salt, vanilla and peanut butter and mix well. Add granulated sugar gradually and cream well. Combine beaten eggs and brown sugar, mixing well. Add to creamed mixture and blend.

Add peanuts and milk. Sit flour with baking powder and add to mixture, blending well. Drop on greased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork and bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. Makes 7 dozen.