Peanut Butter Cookies - Version 2

This is another version of the peanut butter cookie without chocolate.  It's from an old cookbook our mom and grandmother had when we were growing up! Thanks Cathy for finding this gem!
You can use all shortening, all butter or 1/2 and 1/2.
You can also cut down on the sugar a little if you like.

Ingredients: 

1 1/4 cup flour
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt

2/3 cup of smooth peanut butter (all natural - no sugar/salt)
1/4 cup of shortening
1/4 cup of unsalted butter
1/2 cup white sugar
2/3 cup brown sugar
1 egg

Directions: 

Preheat oven to 350F.

Beat the butter/shortening and peanut butter together. Add the sugar and beat till fluffy.
Add the egg and beat another few minutes.
Add the flour, baking soda and salt and mix with a wooden spoon.
Refrigerate the dough until firm (about 1/2 hour or more).

Using a small scoop, or tablespoon, shape the dough into balls and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten with a fork dipped in flour, or water to create the pattern.

Bake 12-15 minutes in a 350F oven. Do not over bake. Cool on cookie sheets for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack.

* You can use all butter instead of the shortening.