| 1 | C | Shortening |
| 1 | C | Sugar |
| 1 | C | Packed brown sugar |
| 2 | Eggs | |
| 1 1/2 | C | All-purpose flour |
| 1 | tsp | Baking powder |
| 1 | tsp | Baking soda |
| 3 | C | Quick-cooking oats |
| 1 | C | Salted peanuts |
In a mixing bowl, cream shortening and sugars; beat in eggs. Combine flour, baking powder and baking soda; stir into creamed mixture. Add the oats and peanuts. Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls onto greased baking sheets. Dip the bottom of a glass in sugar and slightly flatten cookies. Bake at 350 degrees for 7 - 10 minutes.
Yields 4 dozen.