Peanut Macaroons
a 1918 recipe, created during WWI as an alternative to wheat-based cookies
Cook Time30 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Servings: 12 cookies (approx.)
- 1 egg white
- 1/4 c. sugar
- 1/8 t. salt
- 1 c. peanuts
- 1/2 t. vanilla
Chop or blend the peanuts into finely ground. Beat egg white until stiff, slowly add sugar, salt, peanuts, and vanilla. Drop by tablespoon on a greased pan and bake in a slow oven (300-325 degrees) for about 30 minutes or until brown.