Slice And Bake Peanut Butter Cookies

• 2 cups vegetable shortening
• 2 cups granulated sugar
• 2 cups packed light brown sugar
• 2 cups creamy peanut butter or 2 cups chunky peanut butter
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 4 eggs
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 4 teaspoons baking soda
• cinnamon sugar (optional)

1. Cut four 14 inch by 12 inch pieces of waxed paper and four sheets of aluminum foil the same size and set aside.
2. In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, sugars and peanut butter; beat in vanilla and eggs until light and fluffy.
3. In a seperate bowl, combine the flour and baking soda; gradually beat flour into the creamed mixture until combined.
4. Divide the dough into 4 equal pieces and shape each into an 8 to 10 inch roll.
5. Wrap each individually in wax paper and then in aluminum foil; label, date and freeze for up to 6 months.
6. To prepare the cookies: Place the dough in refrigerator and thaw overnight. Slice the dough into 1 inch thick slices and cut each slice in fourths; form into a ball and if desired roll in cinnamon sugar.
7. Place 1 1/2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets, flatten in a crisscross pattern with fork tines and bake in a preheated 350 degree oven for 8 to 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
8. Remove from oven and allow to stand for a few minutes, move the cookies to cooling racks and allow to cool completely.

vegetable shortening, sugar, brown sugar, peanut butter, vanilla, eggs, flour, baking soda, cinnamon sugar

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/slice-and-bake-peanut-butter-cookies-336579 (may not work)