Soft Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 1/2 cup peanut butter
• 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• Sugar crystals

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 275°F. 
2. Using the flat beater attachment, beat shortening, peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, and vanilla at a medium setting until well blended.
3. Reduce speed to low and gradually add dry ingredients until blended. Dough will be crumbly.
4. Roll 3 tablespoon-size portions of the dough into a ball. Place on ungreased cookie sheet.
5. Press to 1/2-inch thick. Sprinkle with sugar crystals.
6. Bake 18 to 20 minutes. Do not overcook.

Serves: 12