APPLE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

APPLE PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES 1/2 cup shortening 1/2 cup chunky peanut butter 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 1 large egg, room temperature 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup grated peeled apple Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large bowl, cream the 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.