- ½ c peanut butter (120 g), preferably honey-roasted crunchy style
- ½ c shortening (90 g)
- ½ c brown sugar (110g)
- ½ c white sugar
- 1 egg
- 1¼ c flour (160 grams)
- scant ¾ t baking powder
- ¼ t baking soda
- ¼ t salt
- Mix peanut butter, shortening, sugars and egg. Stir in dry ingredients. Shape into 1 inch balls. Flatten slightly with a fork. Bake on ungreased cookie sheets until set but not hard, 9-11 minutes at 375º F.