Great gorpies

36 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1cupMargarine
1cupBrown sugar
1Handful* raisins
1Handful* peanuts
1Handful* chocolate chips
2cupsFlour (white or half white and half whole-wheat)
1teaspoonBaking soda
2teaspoonsMilk

Directions

Cream shortening and sugar till smooth. Add all the handfuls. Mix well, then add combined flour and baking soda. Add milk. Drop by tablespoons on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350~ about 10 minutes or until done. Leave on cookie sheet a minute or two before lifting them off, as they might crumble. Makes 3 doz. *Handfuls are adult handfuls. If children are making this they will need 2-3 handfuls.

Ratio of handfuls can be adjusted - you might want to go heavier on the raisins and peanuts and lighter on the chocolate chips.