Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 cup shortening (May use half butter)

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1 extra-large egg

1 1/4 cups sifted flour

2/4 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

Cream shortening and peanut butter until blended; gradually add sugars; beat until fluffy. Add egg and beat thoroughly. Sift remaining ingredients together; divide in half and add to creamed mixture, one at a time, mixing till well blended after each addition. Shape dough into 1 1/4-inch balls and place 3 inches apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Flatten with fork making criss-cross pattern, or use cookie stamps. Bake at 375F for about 10 minutes. (makes about 3 dozen)