This vintage recipe was clipped from a newspaper and found in a large collection, date unknown. I’ve typed it below along with a scanned copy.

PEANUT BUTTER APPLE COOKIES

Sift together:

1 3/4 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Cream:

1/2 cup shortening
1/2 cup peanut butter

Gradually add:

1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup fairly packed brown sugar

Cream well, blend in:

1 unbeaten egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup grated raw apple

Add dry ingredients, mix thoroughly and chill. Shape rounded teaspoon full into balls, place on greased baking sheet, flatten with fork. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Makes 4 dozen.