Recipe - Peanut Brittle Cookies

25 Minutes. Do not overbake.
Break into small pieces
while warm.

FROM THE KITCHEN OF: Gary & Margie Hartford [Eugene OR]

Cream One half cup shortening, add gradually One half cup brown sugar and cream well.
Blend in 2 tablespoons of beaten egg (reserve rest of egg), 1 teaspoon
vanilla then beat well.

Sift together 1 cup sifted flour, One fourth teaspoon soda and One fourth teaspoon
cinnamon. Then add One half cup finely chopped salted peanuts; mix thoroughly.

Spread or pat dough on greased baking sheet (14x10), brush with remaining
egg, sprinkle with One half cup salted peanuts. Bake at 325 degrees for 20 to

From Mildred Dulany (Alvadore Church Recipes 1950s)

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