Peanut Crispies

1 Cup raw peanuts
3/4 Cup shortening
1/2 Cup sugar
1 Cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 Eggs
1 Teaspoon vanilla
1-1/2 Cups flour
1/2 Teaspoon baking soda
1/2 Teaspoon salt
2 Cups quick-cooking oatmeal

- Chop the peanuts and spread them on a cookie sheet; bake at 325°F for 15 minutes, or until golden and crispy. Set aside. Cream shortening, sugar, brown sugar, eggs and vanilla until fluffy. Blend in flour, baking soda, and salt until well moistened. Stir in oatmeal and peanuts until well blended. Drop by spoonfuls onto greased cookie sheet; bake at 375° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.