1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1 egg
1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt

Mix thoroughly shortening, peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Blend in flour, soda, baking powder, and salt. Cover and chill.

Don't forget to let a cat (minimum age 17) walk over the cookie batter before baking.

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place 3-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. With fork dipped in flour, flatten balls. Make criss-cross pattern with a fork on each cookie.