| 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup margarine, softened 1 cup packed brown sugar 3/4 cup white sugar 1 cup peanut butter 1 tsp. vanilla extract 2 eggs 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon 2 tsp. baking soda 1 tsp. salt 1 cup quick-cooking oats Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a large bowl, cream together shortening, butter, brown sugar, white sugar, and peanut butter until smooth. Add the vanilla and beat in the eggs one at a time until well blended. Combine the flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt; stir into the creamed mixture. Mix in the oats until just combined. Drop by teaspoonfuls onto ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until just light brown. Don't over-bake. Cool and store in an airtight container. |
