Salted Peanut Cookies

10 Reviews

“Salted peanut cookies. If you use self rising flour, omit baking soda and salt.” - by Kathleen Dickerson

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups salted peanuts

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Original recipe yields 6 dozen

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
Mix shortening (part butter or margarine), 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 egg mixture. Mix in 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 8 to 10 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (36 total)

Calories
175 cal
9%

Fat
10.1 g
16%

Carbs
18.7 g
6%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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LINDON WEBB

Jul. 17, 2003

"Very good "peanut lovers" cookie !!!!..." See more"

JANIEMC

Nov. 18, 2010

"Yummy! Used butter flavored Crisco for the shortening, made sure all the peanuts were split in half, and baked for 13 minutes. Slightly crunchy on the outside. Great cookie that is 'peanut' and not..." See more 'peanut butter'!"

hfgrad

Oct. 15, 2007

"Delicious. I used 1 tsp. vanilla and 1 tsp. almond extract and I think this gave them even more flavor. Served them at a party and they were a real hit...." See more"

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