Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 3 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3/4 cup shortening
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 cup bran flakes cereal
• 3/4 cup raw Spanish peanuts

Instructions

1. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Cream sugars, shortening and egg.
2. Add sifted dry ingredients to creamed mixture alternating with milk. Stir in bran flakes and peanuts. Mix well.
3. 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.