MARCO POLO PEANUT COOKIES

Marco Polo Peanut Cookies image

Really good crunchy cookie. I got this recipe many years ago from my grandmother.

Provided by V. Monte

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Peanut Dessert Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
3 teaspoons baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup white sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup shortening
1 egg
¼ cup milk
1 cup bran flakes cereal
¾ cup raw Spanish peanuts

Steps:

Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cream sugars, shortening and egg.
Add sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternating with milk. Stir in bran flakes and peanuts. Mix well.
Drop by teaspoonfuls onto greased baking sheet. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 10-12 minutes until lightly brown. Store in airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.3 calories, Carbohydrate 45.5 g, Cholesterol 15.9 mg, Fat 18.1 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.1 g, Sodium 249.4 mg, Sugar 26.3 g