1 c. butter
2 c. flour
1 tsp. baking powder
2 c. brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs, well beaten
2 c. quick oatmeal
1 c. salted peanuts (chopped)
1 c. Wheaties

Cream shortening and sugar. Blend in well beaten eggs. Sift flour and measure. Sift flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and add this to creamed mixture. Add oatmeal and blend in Wheaties and chopped nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees 10-12 minutes until lightly browned.