Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening1/2 cup chunky peanut butter1/2 cup sugar1/2 cup packed brown sugar1 large egg, room temperature1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon1/2 cup grated peeled apple

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375°. In a large bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and sugars until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine dry ingredients; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in apple.

Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool for 5 minutes before removing to wire racks.