Salted Peanut Cookies

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