There are many good peanut butter recipes. Here is another one. This makes a lot of cookies. There will be some to share with your friends.

1 cup shortening
1 cup creamy peanut butter
2 cups brown sugar
4 egg whites
1 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups plain flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
2 cups Rice Crispies
1 1/2 cups chopped nuts
1 cup oatmeal

In large mixing bowl, cream shortening, peanut butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites and vanilla. Combine flour, baking soda and baking powder. Gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in cereal, nuts, coconut and oatmeal. Drop by rounded tablespoons 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with fork, forming a criss-cross pattern. Bake at 375 F. for 7 to 8 minutes. remove to rack to cool. Makes 12 dozen.