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Tried 'n' True Peanut Butter Cookies

4 cups butter-flavored shortening
4 cups peanut butter
3 cups sugar
3 cups packed brown sugar
8 eggs
4 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons water
9 cups all-purpose flour
4 teaspoons baking soda
4 teaspoons salt

In a large mixing bowl, cream the shortening, peanut butter and sugars
until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after

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each addition. Beat in vanilla and water. Combine the flour, baking
soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix well.
Drop by heaping tablespoons 2 in. apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
Flatten with a fork. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until
golden brown. Remove to wire racks to cool. Editor's Note:
This recipe can be halved to fit into a mixing bowl.

Yield: about 18 dozen.