AuthorRetroRuth
From Wisconsin Electric Holiday Cook book, 1971
Tested Recipe!
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½ cup butter
3 oz cream cheese
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
1 egg
2 cups sifted all-purposed flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ cup dark corn syrup
1 cup salted Spanish peanuts
2 cups coarsely crushed soda crackers
Powdered sugar for rolling
1
Cream butter and cream cheese; add sugar gradually; beat in the egg.
2
Blend in flour, baking soda, and syrup. Fold in peanuts and crackers. These can be made right away or chilled until ready to bake.
3
Scoop out tablespoon-sized balls with your cookie scoop or a spoon. Roll in powdered sugar. Place on lightly greased or parchment covered cookie sheet and bake at 350 degrees for 14 minutes. Makes 30 cookies.
CategoryChristmas, Cookies, Desserts, Season & Holiday
Ingredients
½ cup butter
3 oz cream cheese
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
1 egg
2 cups sifted all-purposed flour
½ tsp baking soda
¼ cup dark corn syrup
1 cup salted Spanish peanuts
2 cups coarsely crushed soda crackers
Powdered sugar for rolling
My dad used to love my peanut brittle, so I thought I’d make some of these for him instead this year. They are so good, and not a trace of cracker-i-ness! These are a keeper recipe for sure.