Peanut Butter Blossom Cookies

Ingredients

• 1 cup shortening
• 1 cup peanut butter
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 eggs (unbeaten)
• 4 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla
• 3½ cups sifted flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking soda

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. In a large bowl, combine:
   • Shortening, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar.
3. Add:
   • Eggs, milk, and vanilla.
4. Beat mixture well.
5. In a separate step, sift together:
   • Flour, salt, and baking soda.
6. Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
7. Mix until well combined.
8. Shape dough as desired (traditional blossom cookies are rolled into balls).
9. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.