Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies recipe

6 servings

1 1/2 cups shortening

1 1/2 cups peanut butter

2 cups packed brown sugar

3 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 cups quick cooking oats

2 cups whole wheat flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening and peanut butter.

Add the brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.

Combine oats, flour, baking soda, and salt; add to the creamed mixture and mix well.

Drop by the rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheet.

Flatten with fork.

Bake for 12 minutes or until done.