Categories: Cookies
Ingredients
- 1 cup shortening
- 1 1/2 cups firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup molasses
- 3 eggs, unbeaten
- 3 1/2 cups sifted ll-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 1 tsp. baking powder
- 3 tsp. cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp. nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp. cloves
- 1 cup roasted peanuts, chopped
- 1 cup finely chopped apples
Directions
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Cream shortening with brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add molasses. Add eggs, one at a time.
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In separate bowl sift flour, salt, spices, and baking powder; add to sugar- molasses mixture; mix lightly. Stir in peanuts and apples.
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Drop by spoonful onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 -15 minutes.
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make 5-6 dozen