Salted Peanut Cookies

By Cindy_Wicker

Ingredients

• 1-1/2 cups shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon Spice Islands® pure vanilla extract
• 3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1-1/2 cups salted peanuts

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and peanuts.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks. Yield: 10 dozen.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 each) equals 72 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 5 mg cholesterol, 51 mg sodium, 8 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.