Instead of walnuts or pecans, this chocolate chip cookie recipe calls for salted peanuts.

Ingredients: (Yield: 10 dozens)

• 1½ cups shortening
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3¾ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1½ cups semisweet chocolate chips
• 1½ cups salted peanuts

Method:

In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugars until light fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in chocolate chips and peanuts.

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased baking sheets. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks.