Ingredients: (Yield: 10 dozens)
- 1½ cups shortening
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
- 1½ cups salted peanuts
Method:
In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light fluffy. 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 and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and peanuts.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.