1 c. butter or shortening
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. vanilla
2 c. sifted flour
1/2 tsp. salt

Cream butter and sugars; add eggs, peanut butter, and vanilla. Sift flour, soda, and salt together; add dry ingredients to creamed mixture and blend well.

Shape into balls size of walnuts. Roll in sugar; flatter with fork to 1/4-inch thickness. Bake at 350 degrees for 12-15 minutes. May put chocolate kisses on top while cookies are warm.