Ingredients

1cupshortening

1½cupsbrown sugar,packed

2eggs

2tspvanilla extract

3cupsall purpose flour

½tspbaking soda

1tspsalt

2cupspeanuts,salted

Preparation

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Mix the shortening, 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 the egg mixture, then mix in the peanuts.

Drop rounded teaspoons of dough about 2-inches apart on lightly greased baking sheet. Flatten with bottom of greased glass dipped in sugar.

Bake for 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Serve and enjoy.