This is the first of a series of different sweet foods that will be presented on our site. There will be a vast range of such foods.This recipe has had many improvements and is a favorite of my sister.
Ingredients:
- 2/3 cups butter flavor Crisco
- 2/3 cups peanut butter (regular)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2/3 cups packed brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tps. vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
- 1/2 tps baking soda
- 1/2 cup roasted shelled peanuts
- 1/2 extra granulated sugar for rolling cookies
- 1/2 tps salt
Preparation:
In a large bowl, cream together the Crisco, peanut butter, granulated and brown sugar. Blend in the egg and vanilla.
In a medium bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt. Stir it into a cream mixture until a smooth dough forms.
Full 1 table spoon of dough and roll it into a ball. Make 18-24 such balls. Roll the balls into extra sugar. Place them into a foil lined cookie sheet.
Dip a fork into flour and flatten the balls. Add peanuts on the newly formed cookie.
Bake in a pre heated oven for 8-10 minutes or until the cookies are golden brown.
Remove and cool on a wire rack.
Eat without thinking!