Peanut Butter Cookies

Makes 20 dozen cookies

4 cups shortening
4 cups packed brown sugar
4 cups sugar
8 eggs
4 cups peanut butter
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
10 cups flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
4 teaspoons salt
1 cup chopped nuts (optional)

Cream shortening and sugars.
Add eggs, vanilla and Peanut butter, mix well.
Add flour, baking soda and salt, mix well.
Stir in peanuts if desired.
Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Flatten with fork if desired.
Bake at 350 for 10-12 min or until set.

Source: Food.com