Marco Polo Peanut Cookies

Really good crunchy cookie. I got this recipe many years ago from my grandmother.

• Calories: 357 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• ¼ cup milk
• ¾ cup shortening
• 1 cup bran flakes cereal
• ¾ cup raw Spanish peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cream sugars, shortening and egg.

Step 2

Add sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternating with milk. Stir in bran flakes and peanuts. Mix well.

Step 3

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes until lightly brown. Store in airtight container.