| 1 | Cream shortening and sugar till smooth. |
| 2 | Add all the handfuls. |
| 3 | Mix well, then add combined flour and baking soda. |
| 4 | Add milk. |
| 5 | Drop by tablespoons on greased cookie sheet. |
| 6 | Bake at 350°F about 10 minutes or until done. |
| 7 | Leave on cookie sheet a minute or two before lifting them off, as they might crumble. |
| 8 | Makes 3 doz. |
| 9 | *handfuls are adult handfuls. |
| 10 | If children are making this they will need 2-3 handfuls. |
| 11 | Ratio of handfuls can be adjusted - you might want to go heavier on the raisins and peanuts and lighter on the chocolate chips |
