Dominoes

Recipe from: The Story of Pure Vanilla, rewritten by R.C. Schlotterer.
Published by the Vanilla Bean Association of America, © 1955.

1 1/2 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon soda
1/4 cup cocoa
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup shortening
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup hot water
1 egg, beaten
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup chopped salted peanuts

Sift flour with salt, soda, cocoa and sugars. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add oats. Slowly stir hot water into beaten egg. Add vanilla and stir into dry mixture. Chill. Shape dough into small balls, roll in chopped peanuts and place on greased baking sheet. Bake 375° F. 12 minutes.

Dominoes

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