Categories: Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 2/3 cup butter
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2/3 cup peanut butter
• 2 eggs, beaten
• Chopped peanuts, optional

Directions

1. In a medium bow, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. In a separate bowl, cream butter, sugars and peanut butter. Add eggs, and blend well. Add flour mixture, mixing well. Form into 2 logs and wrap each in wax paper. Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours.
2. Heat oven to 350 degrees.
3. Cut logs into 1/2-inch slices. Place on baking sheets lined with parchment paper. Using a fork, press cookie tops to make a grid mark. Sprinkle peanuts on top, if desired. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
4. Remove from oven and cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.

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