Peanut Butter Cookies

A simple classic. Ground nuts or chocolate chips may be added.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Yields: 60-72 cookies

Ingredients

• 1  cup butter
• 1  teaspoon vanilla
• 1  cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1  cup white sugar
• 2  eggs
• 1  cup peanut butter
• 3  cups flour
• 2  teaspoons baking powder

Directions

1. Cream together butter and sugars.
2. Add vanilla, eggs, and peanut butter.
3. Combine flour and baking powder, stir into sugar mixture until well combined.
4. Nuts and chips could be added here.
5. Roll into balls, place on ungreased cookie sheet 2-3" apart, and flatten somewhat by pressing with the tines of a fork.
6. Bake at 385F for 10-15 minutes.