Honey Pretzel Peanut Butter Cookies

1/2 cup shortening
3/4 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/3 cup honey
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup coarsely crushed pretzels
granulated sugar for rolling

Preheat the oven to 350°F. In the bowl of a stand mixer, beat shortening and peanut butter until smooth. Add brown sugar and honey and beat until combined, then add egg and vanilla, again beating until combined. In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, and salt. Add dry ingredients to mixer and beat until smooth. Gently stir in crushed pretzels. Scoop dough by the Tablespoon and roll into balls. Roll the dough balls in granulated sugar and place on an ungreased cookie sheet. Use a fork to press a criss-cross pattern in the top of each ball of cookie dough. Dip the fork tines in sugar if they start to stick. Bake cookies for 8 minutes, then remove from oven and allow to cool before eating. Makes 3-4 dozen.