Grandma Bea’s (Harper) Peanut Butter Cookies

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Source: Arkansas Democrat Gazette- SBrenda Shields

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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