1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup softened butter
1 1/2 cup peanut butter
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar, packed
2 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon 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°F for 10 minutes just until golden, longer for crispier cookies.

Makes 3 1/2 dozen.