Ingredients:
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup white sugar
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup shortening
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 tablespoons hot water
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 eggs
Directions:
- Mix sugars, peanut butter, and shortening. Add baking soda to the hot water. Add to mixture. Stir well.
- Stir in the eggs. Add the flour. Roll dough into balls.
- Place balls on ungreased cookie sheet. Press with fork dipped in water to make criss-cross design. Bake at 350 - 375 degrees F (175 - 190 degrees C) for about 8-10 minutes.