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Crunchy Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

 

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup crunchy-style peanut butter
1 egg, beaten
2 tablespoons milk
1 1/4 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup uncooked regular oats

Cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Add peanut butter, egg, and milk; beat well. Combine dry ingredients; add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Chill 30 minutes. Shape dough into walnut-size balls; place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Press flat with a fork. Bake at 375 degrees about 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Makes 4 dozen.

 

 

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