Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups peanut butter
1 cup packed light-brown sugar
1 stick (½ cup) softened unsalted butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
Preparation
1
Preheat oven to 350oF.
2
In a large bowl, beat together peanut butter, sugar, and butter until smooth.
3
Beat in egg and vanilla.
4
Slowly add flour and baking powder and mix to combine.
6
Place balls 2 inches apart on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
7
Using a fork, press balls with a crisscross pattern and flatten balls to ½-inch thickness.
8
Bake cookies until lightly golden for about 10 to 14 minutes.
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About
The criss cross pattern on these yummy cookies evokes childhood memories. They are crispy and light. With chocolate ice cream, they make delicious ice cream sandwiches!
Yield:
3 dozen cookies
Added:
October 20, 2010
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