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 180ºC 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.