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Jiff Peanut Butter Cookies

1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup Jiff peanut butter
1/2 cup shortening
1 egg
1 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt

Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Cream together brown sugar, Jiff, and shortening;  beat in egg.
Stir together flour, baking soda, and slat; add to creamed mixture.
Beat till well mixed.
Shape into 1 inch balls.  Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.
Flatten in a criss-cross pattern with tines of a fork.
(Dip for in water if necessary to prevent sticking - I use sugar)
Bake in 375 degree oven for 10 to 12 minutes or till lightly browned.
Cool slightly before removing from pan to cooling rack

* Makes 4 dozen cookies

(Mom)