2.14.2008

Really Peanut Buttery Peanut Butter Cookies




1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup smooth peanut butter
1 cup brown sugar
1 egg
1 1/4 cups flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/4 tsp salt
1 cup peanut butter chips
3/4 cup crystallized or granulated sugar

Preheat oven to 375-degrees.

In large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, peanut butter and sugar. Beat in egg. In small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt. Gradually stir flour mixture into peanut butter mixture; combine completely. Add peanut butter chips; mix well.

Roll dough into 1 1/2" balls. Lightly dip balls into granulated sugar and place on baking sheets covered with Silpat mat or parchment paper, about 2-3" apart.

Bake for 9-10 minutes or until cookies are light brown. Remove baking sheet from oven. With back of spatula, gently smoosh the cookies balls until they form 1/4"-1/2" discs. Transfer cookies to wire rack and cool completely.

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