1 cup shortening
3 eggs
1 cup peanut  butter
3 cups all purpose flour
1 cup sugar
2 tea. baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
¼ teas. salt

In a mixing bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugars.  Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.  Combine flour, baking soda and salt:  gradually add to creamed mixture.  Roll into 1 ½ inch balls and place 3 inch apart on un-greased baking sheets.  Flatten with a fork.  Bake at 375 degrees for 10 to 15 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.  Remove to wire racks to cool.  Yield about 4 dozen.