Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F, and prepare two cookie sheets by lining them with parchment of a silicone liner.

Step 2

In a mixing bowl, cream the shortening, vanilla, and both sugars until thoroughly mixed. Add the eggs. Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl and add the peanut butter.

Step 3

Whisk the flour, salt, and baking soda together in a medium bowl. Add to the peanut butter mixture, and mix completely.

Step 4

Use a cookie scoop and place the dough onto cookie sheets. Make a crisscross pattern in the top of each cookie using a fork.

Step 5

Bake about 8-10 minutes, or until firm.