$1,000 PEANUT BRITTLE COOKIES

The fact that these cookies won first prize in a Pillsbury baking contest in 1953 was enough for me. An unusual twist on peanut butter cookies, this recipe uses salted peanuts instead. Once you've tried this recipe, you'll know why Mrs. John Hamlon, from Fergus Falls, Minnesota, won
her $1,000.

$1000 PEANUT BRITTLE COOKIES

makes about 2 dozen



1 C sifted all-purpose flour

1/4 t baking soda

1/2 t ground cinnamon

1 C salted peanuts

8 T softened butter

1/2 C packed light brown sugar

1 t vanilla extract

1 egg, lightly beaten

1. Preheat oven to 325. Sift together flour, baking soda, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Finely chop half the peanuts. Combine with flour mixture and set aside.

2. Beat butter in a medium bowl with a wooden spoon until light and fluffy. Add brown sugar gradually, beating until mixture is smooth. Add vanilla and 2 tablespoons of the beatern egg and beat well. Add flour and peanut mixture and mix thoroughly.

3. Spread dough out to fit a greased 10" by 14" baking sheet. Brush with remaining beaten egg. Sprinkle with remaining peanuts. Bake until brittle is slightly golden and set, about 20 minutes. Be careful not to overbake. Cut or break into pieces while still warm.