Peanut Butter Cookies

1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup peanut butter
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup white sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
3 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon salt

Cream the shortening thoroughly. Add the sugar gradually, followed by eggs and peanut butter. Sift flour, soda and salt, add gradually mixing well. Shape into balls the size of a walnut, place on cookie sheets and flatten with a fork to about 3/4 inch thick. Bake at 400 for about 10 minutes (or until browned).

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