MOM'S PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

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These are a family favorite! They are light and crispy, but slightly chewy in the center. You can't go wrong with these! You can always add chocolate chips or press a Hershey kiss in the center when they come out of the oven.

Provided by Fran Murray

Categories     Cookies

Time 25m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/4 c all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 c unsalted butter (not margarine)
1/2 c peanut butter (chunky or creamy)
1/2 c sugar
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large egg
1/2 tsp vanilla

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • 2. Stir together flour, soda, and salt. In a mixing bowl beat butter for 30 seconds. Add peanut butter and sugars; beat till fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat well. Add dry ingredients to beaten mixture; beat till well combined.
  • 3. Shape dough into 1-inch balls; roll in granulated sugar. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet; crisscross each dough ball with the tines of a fork.
  • 4. Bake in a 375 degree oven for about 8 - 10 minutes. Cool about 1 minute before removing to a wire rack. Makes 48.

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