Peanut Butter Madness...

I spent the entire afternoon working on these peanut butter cookies (though I did have a long break since the recipe required chilling the cookie dough for 2 hours before baking.) I was actually quite impressed how well they turned out.

Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe
(yields 5 dozen)

1 c. sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 c. peanut butter
½ c. shortening
½ c. butter, softened
2 eggs
2½ c. flour
1½ t. baking soda
1 t. baking powder
½ t. salt

Mix sugar, peanut butter, shortening, butter, and eggs. Slowly stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours. Heat oven to 375°F (190°C). Form 1¼ balls and flatten with a fork. Bake 9-10 minutes.