Velvet Cookies

¾ C shortening

¾ C sifted powdered sugar

2 T peanut butter

1 egg

1 t vanilla

¼ t almond extract

2 C sifted flour

1 t baking powder

¼ t salt

∙ Preheat oven to 400'

∙ Cream shortening and sugar slowly.

∙ Stir in the peanut butter, egg and extracts.

∙ Sift flour, baking powder and salt.

∙ Gradually add dry ingredients to creamed mixture.

∙ Form into cookies on ungreased aluminum cookie sheets.

∙ Bake 10-12 minutes.

∙ Makes 7 dozen.