1/2 c. shortening or butter
1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. peanut butter, creamy or chunky
1 egg
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
Pinch of salt

Cream together shortening, sugars, and peanut butter. Add egg and vanilla; mix well. Add flour, soda, and salt. Drop by spoonfuls on ungreased cookie sheets and flatten with a fork dipped in water. Bake at 375 degrees for 10-12 minutes.

SPRITZ COOKIES:

Decrease flour by 1/4 cup and add in 1/2 teaspoon baking powder Chill dough for 1 hour or longer. Load into cookie press and spritz into ungreased cookie sheets. Sprinkle with sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 6-8 minutes.