Jif Peanut Butter Cookies(Won First Place Blue Ribbon State Fair 1993)

• 1 c. packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c. shortening
• 1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)
• 3/4 c. Jif peanut butter
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp. baking soda

1. Preheat oven to 375u0b0.
2. Cream together the brown sugar, Jif and shortening.
3. Beat in egg.
4. Stir together the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture.
5. Stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips.
6. Beat until well mixed.
7. Shape into 1-inch balls.
8. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
9. Flatten in a crisscross pattern with tines of a fork (dip fork in water, if necessary, to prevent sticking).
10. Bake in a 375u0b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
11. Cool slightly before removing from pan to cooling rack.
12. Makes 4 dozen cookies.

brown sugar, shortening, flour, salt, semisweet chocolate chips, jif peanut butter, egg, baking soda

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=455824 (may not work)