Chunky Peanut Cookies

Loaded with crunchy salted peanuts, this cookie is a peanut lovers dream treat.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups salted peanuts

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Combine all ingredients except peanuts in large mixer bowl. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed. Stir in peanuts by hand.
3. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2-inches apart onto greased cookie sheets.
4. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to wire racks to cool completely.

Makes 4 dozen cookies.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/48 of recipe): Calories: 90 Fat: 6 g Cholesterol: 15 mg Sodium: 140 mg Carbohydrates: 9 g Dietary Fiber: 0 g Protein: 2 g.