Aunt Minnie'S Crisp Cookies
["1 c. shortening", "2 c. brown sugar", "2 eggs", "2 Tbsp. water", "1 tsp. vanilla", "3 1/2 c. flour", "2 tsp. baking powder", "1 tsp. soda", "1 tsp. salt", "1 c. chopped peanuts", "decorative sugars or frosting"]
["Cream sugar and shortening.", "Beat in eggs, water and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt; add to creamed mixture.", "Add nuts.", "Roll out on floured board; cut.", "Sprinkle on decorative sugars, if desired.", "Bake for 8 to 10 minutes at 375\u00b0. Cookies should be golden brown.", "Cool.", "Frost if desired."]
["shortening", "brown sugar", "eggs", "water", "vanilla", "flour", "baking powder", "soda", "salt", "peanuts", "decorative sugars"]