1 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Set aside. In large mixing bowl combine:

1/2 c. shortening (soft)
1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c. granulated sugar
1 egg, unbeaten
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Beat for 2 minutes. Add sifted flour mixture. Bet for 1 minute scraping bowl while beating. Drop by teaspoonfuls on prepared cookie sheet and press lightly with a fork which has been dipped in flour to flatten cookies and make top ridged.