VANILLA PEANUT COOKIES #2

Vanilla Peanut Cookies (I did make a few changes but not many this time) from the Better Homes and Gardens 100 Best Cookies Publication

3/4 cup shortening
2 cups packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 Tablespoon vanilla
1 1/2 cup all purpose flour
2 cups rolled oats (I used old fashioned oatmeal)
1 cup dry roasted peanuts (I used unsalted)-I deleted this for one dozen -husband not like nuts
1/2 cup raisins (I used golden-I don't like the other)
1/2 cup flaked coconut

Preheat oven to 375 degrees (I bake at 350 because I use jelly roll pans and directions on pans told me to). In large bowl beat shortening on med to high for about 30 seconds. Add brown sugar,baking soda and salt. Beat until combined, scraping bowl occasionally. Beat in eggs and vanilla till combined. Beat in flour. Add oats, peanuts, raisins and coconut.

Drop by rounded teaspoons 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet. Bake for 7-9 minutes or till lightly browned (I cooked all of mine for 9 minutes). Cool on cookie sheet for 2 minutes then transfer to wire rack to cool. Makes exactly 60 cookies

Pretty yummy if you like raisins, peanuts, oats and coconut. For the dozen I made without the nuts I added a little extra coconut to make up for the lack of nuts. They baked a little rounder and were really good as well!

Next recipe will be White Chocolate Candy Cane Drops--I am getting a cavity just reading the title!!