Scott's Peanut Cookies
These cookies are packed with oatmeal and peanuts for a hearty, satisfying taste.—Scott Walter, Little Rock, Arkansas24 ServingsPrep: 10 min. Bake: 10 min./batch
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 cups quick-cooking oats
- 1 cup salted peanuts
Directions
- In a bowl, cream shortening and sugars; beat in eggs. Combine flour,
- baking powder and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture. Add the
- oats and peanuts. Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls onto greased baking
- sheets. Dip the bottom of a glass in sugar and slightly flatten
- cookies. Bake at 350° for 7-10 minutes. Yield: 4 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 each) equals 242 calories, 12 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 99 mg sodium, 31 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 4 g protein.