This recipe is one of my son's favorites. Joel made them last summer for the very first time. This was one of the items he took to the County Fair to be judged and he received a blue ribbon for them. If you like peanut butter and chocolate, then this is the recipe for you.

Beat together the shortening, sugars, and eggs until fluffy. Blend in peanut butter and vanilla. Add dry ingredients. Stir in chocolate chips. Shape into small balls. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Flatten with a glass dipped in sugar. Bake at 350 degrees approximately 8 minutes.

* original recipe called for 1 whole cup each of both kinds of sugars. I and my children usually cut down on some of the sugar. Either version is wonderful.

** original recipe called for 6oz of chips- we like to use 12 oz., but then we really like chocolate chips.