Jif Peanut Butter Cookies(Won First Place Blue Ribbon State Fair 1993)  
["1 c. packed brown sugar", "1/2 c. shortening", "1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour", "1/2 tsp. salt", "1/2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (optional)", "3/4 c. Jif peanut butter", "1 egg", "1 tsp. baking soda"]
["Preheat oven to 375\u00b0.", "Cream together the brown sugar, Jif and shortening.", "Beat in egg.", "Stir together the flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture.", "Stir in semi-sweet chocolate chips.", "Beat until well mixed.", "Shape into 1-inch balls.", "Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.", "Flatten in a crisscross pattern with tines of a fork (dip fork in water, if necessary, to prevent sticking).", "Bake in a 375\u00b0 oven for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.", "Cool slightly before removing from pan to cooling rack.", "Makes 4 dozen cookies."]
["brown sugar", "shortening", "flour", "salt", "semi-sweet chocolate chips", "Jif peanut butter", "egg", "baking soda"]