Peanut Butter Cookies IV

          

Very delicious cookies. Easy to make. These will stay soft in an air-tight container. For special occasions, press five peanut halves into the top.

Original recipe makes 4 dozen

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup white sugar for decoration

  • PREP

    20 mins

  • COOK

    12 mins

  • READY IN

    1 hr

Directions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Sift together flour, baking soda, and salt; set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, cream together butter, peanut butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and brown sugar until smooth. Beat in egg, then stir in vanilla. Gradually blend in the sifted ingredients. Shape dough into 1 inch balls. Roll in remaining sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Criss-cross with fork tines.
  3. Bake at for 10 to 12 minutes in the preheated oven. Cool slightly, and remove from pan.

Nutrition

Calories: 142 kcal
Carbohydrates: 18.9 g
Cholesterol: 19 mg
Fat: 6.8 g
Fiber: 0.5 g
Protein: 2.3 g
Sodium: 120 mg