2/3 cup shortening
1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar
2 eggs — lightly beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 2/3 cups all purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 cups salted peanuts
In a mixing 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 inches 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. Yield 4 dozen.