Salted Peanut Cookies

Salted peanut cookies. If you use self rising flour, omit baking soda and salt.

• Calories: 175 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon baking soda
• 3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
• 1 cup shortening
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 2 cups salted peanuts

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.