Ingredients
2/3 cup shortening1-1/3 cups packed brown sugar2 eggs, lightly beaten1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon baking soda1/2 teaspoon salt2 cups salted peanuts
Preparation
In a bowl, cream shortening and sugar. Beat in eggs and vanilla until light and fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixture. Fold in peanuts. Drop by teaspoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until browned and almost set (centers will be soft). Remove to a wire rack to cool.
