I used to do "cookie of the month RECIPE " on my old website and it was very popular, now I am re-introducing it on this blog site.
The cookie recipes are pretty old fashioned with an up-to-date twist, so they have all been TRIED and tested for generations....enjoy.
These cookie hail from Lake Michigan USA circa 1940's.
They traditionally used roasted salted peanuts, but you may substitute any roasted salted nut that you prefer,but DO chop them first before adding to the batter*.
This recipe makes 3-4 doz, depending on your spoon measures
1 cup butter or margarine
2 cups firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 large eggs beaten
2 cups all purpose flour ( or 50:50..if using this add another egg)
1/2 tsp sea salt
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 cup bran flake cereal (similar to Wheaties)
2 cups quick cook oatmeal (not instant)
1 cup chopped roasted salted peanuts* (do not use honey roasted as it will be too sweet)
PREHEAT OVEN 400F
Method:
Beat the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
Blend in the eggs and vanilla and beat well.
Meanwhile in another bowl, mix the flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
Add the flour mix to the egg mix and beat well.
Stir in the cereal and the oats and mix very well to incorporate.
Then stir in the chopped nuts.
Cover and wait for 20 mins (I have found this makes a better cookie).
Drop by tsp. onto a lightly greased cookie sheet, 2 inches apart ( they do spread a little).
Sprinkle with a little granulated sugar if you wish.
Bake 10-12 mins. or until light golden.
Cool on tray slightly then transfer to wire rack. Cool completely .
If using measures larger than a tsp, then reduce the heat to 375f or they will burn before baking.
Press each cookie lightly with the tines of a fork before baking.
These go very quickly with anyone in the house...my taste testers demolished 2 batches too easily!
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