1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp. hot water
1/2 c. peanut butter
1 1/4 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt

Cream the shortening and sugar. Add the eggs, hot water and peanut butter. Sift flour, soda and salt together. Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture. Fill cookie press, form on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake in a 375 degree oven 10-12 minutes. Yield about 4 dozen.