Brown Sugar Peanut Butter Cookies

By luvmybuttonsnbows

For extra crunchiness, add ½ cup chopped peanuts to the dough after mixing in the flour.

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. soft butter or margarine
• 1/2 c. brown sugar, packed
• 1/2 c, peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla
• 1 egg
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 salt
• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• peanuts for garnish, optional

Preparation

Step 1

Cream butter with sugar and peanut butter. Add vanilla and egg, beating until fluffy. Stir in baking soda and salt. Blend in flour. Mix until a stiff dough forms. Shape into walnut-sized balls. Place on lightly greased cookie sheets. Press with fork to flatten. Sprinkle with peanuts, if desired. Bake at 375° for 10 to 12 min. or until lightly browned.