$1000.00 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 them, you'll know why Mrs. Hamlon won $1000.00

 

$1000.00 PEANUT BRITTLE COOKIES

makes about 2 dozen

 

! 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 firmly packed light brown sugar

1 t vanilla

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 (you can use a hand or standing mixer for this as well). Add brown sugar gradually, beat until mixture is smooth. Add vanilla and 2 T of the beaten egg and beat well. Add flour and peanut mixture and mix thoroughly.

 

3. Spread dough out to fit a greased 10 x 14-inch 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.