Peanutty Cookies

Submitted by Chef #1281633

"A peanut butter cookie coated with crunchy peanuts. Rich in protein."

 

• Ready In: 25mins
• Ingredients: 11
• Yields: 3 dozen

ingredients

• 1 1⁄4 cups flour
• 3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄4 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup butter
• 1⁄2 cup peanut butter
• 1⁄2 cup sugar
• 1⁄2 cup brown sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1 cup peanuts

directions

1. Sift together flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt; set aside.
2. Cream together butter, peanut butter, sugar, and brown sugar in bowl with electric mixer at medium speed. Add egg and vanilla; beat thoroughly.
3. Stire dry ingredients into creamed mixture, mixing well. cover and chill in refrigerator at least 1 hour.
4. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. roll each ball in chopped peanuuts. Place balls, about 3 inches apart on greased cookie sheets. flatten with the bottom of a drinking glass.
5. Bake in a 375°F oven for 10 to 12 minutes.