Peanut Butter Cookies

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Ingredients

1/2 cup margarine or butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
½ cup Packed brown sugar or 1/4 cup honey
1 whole egg
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp baking powder
½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Preparation

Preheat oven 375°

In a mixing bowl beat margarine and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add 1/2 cup of the flour, the sugars, egg, baking soda, baking powder, and vanilla. Beat till thoroughly combined. Beat in remaining flour. If necessary, cover and chill dough till easy to handle.

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. If desired, roll in additional sugar. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet. Flatten by crisscrossing with the tines of a fork.

Bake in a 375° oven for 7 to 9 minutes or till bottoms are lightly browned. Cool cookies on a wire rack.

Yield

Makes 36

Cook Time

Prep Time: 15 mins.
Cook Time: 9 mins.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrition information is provided as a resource. Values will vary depending on specific ingredients used.
Serving Size: 1
Number of Servings: Makes 36
Amount Per Serving:
Calories: 88
Calories from Fat: 81

Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Amount per Serving
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
13%
Carbohydrates 16g
5%
Dietary Fiber 3g
12%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Calories 88kcal
4%
Cholesterol 7mg
2%
Protein 7g
11%
Sodium 45mg
1%
Calcium
0%
Iron
13%
Vitamin A
2%
Vitamin C
1%
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.