1 3/4 c. all purpose flour
1/2 c. sugar
1/2 c. firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 eggs
1 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. vanilla
2 c. (12 oz.) salted peanuts

Heat oven to 350 degrees. In large mixer bowl combine all ingredients except peanuts. Beat at low speed, scraping bowl often, until well mixed (2 to 3 minutes).

By hand, stir in peanuts. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto greased cookie sheets. Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. 4 dozen.