Salted peanut cookies. If you use self rising flour, omit baking soda and salt.
Original recipe makes 6 dozen
Ingredients
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
Directions
- 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.
Nutrition
Calories: 175 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18.7 g
Cholesterol: 12 mg
Fat: 10.1 g
Fiber: 0.9 g
Protein: 3.4 g
Sodium: 155 mg