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Christmas Traditions:
Peanut Butter Cookie Recipe


Mrs. Claus usually doubles this recipe because the elves make these cookies disappear very quickly.

Mix thoroughly:

½ Cup shortening
½ Cup peanut butter
½ Cup sugar
½ Cup brown sugar
1 Egg

Sift together:

1¼ Cups flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt

Add dry ingredients to peanut butter mixture. Chill dough. Roll into ball the size of a walnut. Flatten with fork on cookie sheet. Bake at 375º for 10-12 minutes.

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