PEANUT BUTTER & JELLY COOKIES 
1/2 c. Shortening or butter, softened
1/2 c. Peanut Butter
1/2 c. Sugar
1/2 c. Brown Sugar, packed
1 Egg
1-1/4 c. Flour
3/4 tsp. Baking Soda
1/2 tsp. Baking Powder
1/4 tsp. Salt
Favorite Jelly or Jam

Mix thoroughly the Shortening, Peanut Butter, Sugar, Brown Sugar and Egg. Add the Flour, Baking Soda, Baking Powder, and Salt. Cover and chill. Preheat oven to 375. Shape into 1 inch balls. Place 3 inches apart on a cookie sheet. Press thumb into center.

Bake for 10 - 12 minutes. Spoon small amount of Jelly or Jam into each thumbprint.

Yield: approximately 3 dozen cookies.

 

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