Peanut Butter Cookies (By Laura Secord )

Taken from the award-winning "Laura Secord" cookbook. Add in some finely chopped peanuts to the batter if desired.

• Ready In: 22 mins
• Yields: 4 dozen (approx)

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  maple extract
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 2⁄3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed
• 2⁄3 cup peanut butter
• 1  large egg

Directions

1. Set oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
3. In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
4. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, white sugar, and maple extract.
5. Beat in brown sugar and peanut butter and continue to beat until smooth (about 2 minutes).
6. Add in egg and beat for another 1-2 minutes.
7. Reduce the speed and add in the dry ingredients in 3 additions, mixing well until a stiff dough forms.
8. Shape the dough into small balls and place 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Press down with a fork to flatted.
10. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.