1/2 c. shortening
1/2 c. softened butter
1 1/2 c. peanut butter
1 c. sugar
2/3 c. brown sugar, packed
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. salt

In large bowl, cream shortening, butter and peanut butter, add eggs. In another bowl mix dry ingredients. Add this gradually to moist mixture and mix well. Pinch and form golf ball size balls rolled in hands. Press floured fork cross-wise on top to flatten. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes just until golden, longer for crispier cookies. Makes 3 1/2 dozen.