Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Directions

Stir first four ingredients; set aside.

In a large bowl with mixer at medium speed, beat margarine and peanut butter until smooth.

Beat in sugars until blended, then eggs and vanilla.

Add flour mixture; beat until well blended.

If necessary chill dough.

Shape into 1inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.

Flatten slightly and decorate with candied cherries if needed, or flatten with fork dipped in coloured sugars if desired.

Bake in 350℉ (180℃) oven 12 minutes, or until lightly browned.

Remove from cookie sheets and cool on a rack.