The second of two versions, this one with vanilla.
From the box of C.C. from Ceres, California.
Peanut Butter Crisscross Cookies
1 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp. vanilla
2 eggs
1 cup peanut butter
3 cups flour
2 tsp. baking soda
dash of salt
Cream shortening, sugar and vanilla. Add eggs; mix thoroughly.
Add flour, soda and salt together; add a little at a time until thoroughly mixed.
To make crisscross use fork to push dough down. Bake at 425′ 10 minutes or until brown. Yield 8 dozen.