Peanut Butter Cookies

• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 2 eggs
• 2 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt

In large bowl, blend sugars, peanut butter, shortening, butter and eggs. Stir in remaining ingredients. Cover and chill for 2 hours.  Heat oven to 375ºF (190ºC). Shape dough into 1¼ inch balls. Place about 3 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Using a fork dipped in sugar, flatten by making a crisscross pattern.  Bake 9 to 10 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 2 minutes; remove from pan and cool completely. Makes 5 dozen cookies.