colonial peanut butter oatmeal cookies

Name: Colonial Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup(s) shortening; 1 cup(s) granulated sugar; 1 cup(s) light brown sugar; 1 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract; 2 - eggs; 1 1/2 cup(s) sifted flour; 1 teaspoon(s) soda; 3 cup(s) rolled oats; 1/2 pound(s) salted spanish peanuts

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Melissa Etheridge

Murfreesboro, TN

Updated on Dec 20, 2011

I don't know why these are called "colonial"--but they're easy and delicious.

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Adding chocolate chips or fruits to the batter only adds to the appeal!

prep time 15 Min

cook time 10 Min

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yield makes about 3 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup shortening
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 - eggs
1 1/2 cups sifted flour
1 teaspoon soda
3 cups rolled oats
1/2 pound salted spanish peanuts

How To Make colonial peanut butter oatmeal cookies

Step 1

Cream shortening and add sugar gradually.

Step 2

Add vanilla and eggs and beat well.
Step 3

Sift flour and soda; add to mixture.
Step 4

Add rolled oats and peanuts; mix well.
Step 5

Shape dough into small balls and place on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Step 6

Bake for 7 minutes at 425.
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