Peanut Cookies II

A super peanut butter cookie recipe dating from 1942!

• Calories: 209 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ cup milk
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• ⅓ cup shortening
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• ½ cup chopped peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).

Step 2

Thoroughly cream shortening, peanut butter, sugars, and vanilla extract. Add egg and beat well. Add peanuts and milk; blend. Add flour sifted with salt and baking powder.

Step 3

Drop from Tablespoons and greased cookie sheets. Let stand a few minutes; flatten by stamping with a greased glass. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes.