1 c. shortening
1 c. white sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 tsp. vanilla
3 c. flour
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. peanut butter

Cream shortening and sugar well. Add the eggs, vanilla, the flour sifted with the salt and baking powder and then the peanut butter; mix well and knead. Roll into balls about 3/4" across. Place 1" apart on greased cookie sheets, flatten with a fork, criss cross style. Bake at 400 degree from 5 to 10 minutes.