Salted Peanut Cookies

By MissHeather

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 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 mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. 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. Stir in chocolate chops and peanuts.

Drop by Tablespoonfuls 2-inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 10 - 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cook