Peanut pie or tarts.—Use roasted peanuts for the nuts. Calories will be about the same.
Peanut butter cookies
4½ dozen cookies
| Shortening | 1 cup |
| Peanut butter | 1 cup |
| Granulated sugar | 1 cup |
| Brown sugar, packed | 1 cup |
| Eggs | 2 |
| Vanilla | 1 teaspoon |
| Flour, unsifted | 2½ cups |
| Salt | ½ teaspoon |
| Baking soda | ¾ teaspoon |
| Baking powder | ½ teaspoon |
Preheat oven to 375° F. (moderate).
Beat shortening and peanut butter together until creamy.
Gradually add sugars, beating thoroughly.
Beat in eggs and vanilla.
Mix remaining ingredients and stir into peanut butter mixture.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Place about 2 inches apart on an ungreased baking sheet.