Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. peanut butter
  • 1/2 c. granulated sugar
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. plus 1 Tbsp. flour
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tsp. baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp. vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 c. peanuts

Method

  • Cream the first 4 ingredients. Beat in egg and vanilla. Stir together soda and salt. Blend into batter. Stir in nuts. Use 1 teaspoon of batter and form into small balls. Place on greased cookie sheet and flatten with fork. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Makes 36 cookies.