Peanut Butter Cookie Bites

This recipe I found in an old issue of Cooking Light. I made it and it was an instant hit with everyone. When I make it I want a stronger peanut butter taste than the recipe calls for so I use about 1/2 cup of creamy peanut butter. I also use a medium size kitchen cookie scoop to form the cookies and drop them onto the pan- just my personal preference.

• Ready In: 25 mins
• Yields: 48 cookies

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄3 cup peanut butter (add more if desired)
• 1⁄4 cup margarine, softened
• 2  egg whites
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 3⁄4 cups flour
• 1  teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients in a large bowl.
2. Beat at medium speed with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
3. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat well.
4. Combine flour, baking soda, and salt; gradually add to the creamed mixure, stirring until well blended.
5. Cover and chill dough about 1 hour.
6. Shape dough into 48 balls. Place 2 inches apart on baking sheets coated with Pam cooking spray.
7. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
8. Let cool, then enjoy.