1-1/2 cups shortening
1 cup sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
1-1/2 cups salted peanuts
In a large mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Stir in chocolate chips and peanuts.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.
Posted: 9/13/2009 12:36:13 PM