1/2 c. peanut butter
1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. baking molasses
1 egg
2 tbsp. milk
1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Cream shortening and peanut butter together. Add sugar, then molasses and vanilla; add egg. Mix and sift dry ingredients together; add to mixture. Then add the milk and mix well. Drop by teaspoonfuls of greased cookie sheets. Bake in 375 degree oven for 9 to 10 minutes.