Chocolate Peanut Chews

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As requested a baked recipe using peanuts. This one has the combination of chocolate and peanuts. From robin hood baking festival. Can be frozen as well.

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Steps

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Preheat oven to 350 f.

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Spray baking sheets with non-stick cooking spray.

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Melt 1 1 / 3 cups chocolate chips and shortening in saucepan until smooth.

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Cool slightly , about 15 minutes.

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Beat eggs and sugar on high speed of electric mixer until well blended.

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Stir in chocolate mixture and vanilla.

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Stir in remaining ingredients.

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Mix well.

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Drop dough by tablespoons onto greased baking sheets.

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Bake for 9-13 minutes , or until top cracks , but cookies are still moist inside.

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Cool 10 minutes then transfer to racks.

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Cool completely.

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Ingredients

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semi-sweet chocolate chips, shortening, eggs, granulated sugar, vanilla, all-purpose flour, baking powder, peanut butter chips, peanuts