PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES (BY LAURA SECORD )

Peanut Butter Cookies (By Laura Secord ) image

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

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Dessert

Time 22m

Yield 4 dozen (approx)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 853.3, Fat 46.3, SaturatedFat 19.6, Cholesterol 107.5, Sodium 653.1, Carbohydrate 99.5, Fiber 3.6, Sugar 64.8, Protein 16.7