Salted peanut cookies. If you use self rising flour, omit baking soda and salt.
INGREDIENTS (for 3 servings):
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 cups salted peanuts
PREPARATION:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix shortening (part butter or margarine), brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla thoroughly. Measure flour and sift into a separate bowl. Blend together flour, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Stir into egg mixture. Mix in peanuts.
Drop rounded teaspoons of dough about 2 inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Flatten with bottom of greased glass dipped in sugar. Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.