Maple Peanut Yummies

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour

1/2 tsp soda

1/2 tsp salt

1/4 tsp baking powder

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1/2 cup shortening

1/2 cup crunchy peanut butter

1/3 cup maple syrup

1 egg

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a large bowl combine all ingredients, blend well with mixer. Shape into balls using a rounded teaspoon. Place on ungreased cookie sheets, flatten with a fork, criss-cross fashion. Bake 12 to 15 minutes. Cool.

Bakes approximately 50 cookies.