1/2 c. butter or shortening
1/2 c. Peanut Butter
1 egg
1/2 c. white sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 1/4 c. flour
1 tsp. Vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Mix butter or shortening, peanut butter, sugar, and egg. Sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Combine mixtures. Chill dough, then roll into walnut size balls and place on cookie sheet. Flatten and criss-cross the tops with fork.

Bake 10 to 12 minutes at 375°F.

Makes 3 dozen.