Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups shortening
• 1.5 cups peanut butter
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 cups quick-cooking oats
• 2 cups whole wheat flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

2. 2

   In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and peanut butter. Add brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla; mix well.

3. 3

   Combine oats, flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl; add to the creamed mixture and mix well. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with a fork.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 12 minutes.