Homestyle Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookies

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup softened butter
1 egg
3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/8 cup sifted flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped peanuts
1 (6-ounce) package semi-sweet chocolate bits

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a bowl combine sugar and butter thoroughly. Add egg and vanilla. In another bowl combine flour, baking soda and salt. Blend in butter and egg mixture. Add peanuts and chocolate bits. With a teaspoon drop mixture 2 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 10 to 12 minutes until brown. Place sheets on racks. Let stand 5 minutes. With a greased spatula remove cookies carefully. Yields 4 dozen.