Shaped 
Christmas Cookies

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 3/4 teaspoon baking soda

Cream shortening in a large mixing bowl; gradually add sugar, beating well. Add eggs; beat well. Add peanut butter and vanilla; blend well. Add flour and soda, blending well.

Shape dough into 1 inch balls; place 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheets, and gently flatten with a fork dipped in flour. Bake at 350° for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.

Yield: 6 dozen.

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