SOFT -CHEWY PEANUT BUTTER DROP COOKIES

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I found a version of this recipe in an old Southern Living Cookbook. I did make a few adjustments that I thought would elevate the flavors. I used extra peanut butter, added Vanilla Bean Paste instead of extract, & increased the baking powder. These cookies are soft & chewy & are a drop cookie, so it doesn't take long to make or...

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2/3 c butter or margarine, i used butter
1 c peanut butter, i used creamy
2/3 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2/3 c white sugar
1 Tbsp vanilla bean paste or extract
2 large eggs room temperature
2 c all purpose flour, i used white lily
1 Tbsp baking powder
1/2 c evaporated milk
1 c chopped peanuts, i used dry roasted

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. I have listed the ingredients I used to make these cookies. Cream the butter and peanut butter in a large bowl.
  • 2. Beat until mixture is creamy and smooth.
  • 3. Add in both sugars, Vanilla bean paste or extract, and eggs. Then beat until blended together.
  • 4. Add in 1/3 of the sifted flour mixture, and beat, then add in some of the milk and beat again.
  • 5. Chop peanuts until broken into small pieces or use a kitchen hammer or food processor.
  • 6. Now add another 1/3 of the flour, along with the chopped peanuts & milk.
  • 7. Add in the remaining flour.Beat until batter is creamy and smooth. Grease or spray several large cookie sheets with cooking spray, and drop cookie dough onto sheet pans with a teaspoon, or if you prefer larger cookies use a tablespoon. Space at least 2 inches apart.
  • 8. Place in preheated 350 degree F. oven and bake for 12 minutes or less, depending on your oven.
  • 9. Remove cookies from sheet pan and place on cooling rack to cool completely,then transfer to a large platter or plate.
  • 10. Serve with your favorite beverage, milk, coffee or tea. Enjoy these cookies they're delicious.

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