Vanilla Salted Peanut Cookies

By kayjayjohnson

Better Homes and Gardens

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup shortening
• 2 cups packed brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon vanilla
• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 1 cup dry roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1/2 cup flaked coconut

Preparation

Step 1

1 Preheat oven to 375°; in a large mixing bowl beat shortening on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

2 Add brown sugar, baking soda, and salt; beat until mixture is combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally.

3 Beat in eggs and vanilla until combined.

4 Beat in flour; stir in oats; stir in peanuts, raisins, and coconut.

5 Drop dough by rounded teaspoons, 2-inches apart onto an ungreased cookie sheet.

6 Bake for 7-9 minutes or until edges are light brown.

7 Let stand for 2 minutes on cookie sheet; transfer to wire rack and let cool.

8 To store: layer cookies between waxed paper in an airtight container; cover.

9 Store at room temperature for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.