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Tuesday, November 22, 2011

Tasty Tuesdays: Classic Peanut Butter Cookies


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Did you expect a Thanksgiving recipe today?  Sorry, I was craving peanut butter cookies. 

My Aunt Mary gave me this cookie cookbook sometime when I was in college.


It remains one of my favorite cookbooks.  If I remember correctly, there were roommates and a few boys who benefited from this book.  It seems like I baked cookies quite a bit in college!


Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (creamy or crunchy)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1-1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt

1.  Heat oven to 375 degrees.  In large bowl, combine sugar, brown sugar, and butter; beat until light and fluffy.  Add peanut butter, vanilla, and egg; blend well.  Add flour, baking soda, and salt; mix well. 

2.  Shape dough into 1 inch balls.  Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets.  Use fork to flatten balls in criss-cross pattern.

{ The mats on my baking sheets are called Silpats.  I learned about them years ago from Martha.  Thay are a dream to cook with - never any mess on your cookie sheets to clean up!  You can buy them at Williams Sonoma, Bed Bath & Beyond, or other kitchen stores }

3.  Bake in pre-heated oven for 6 to 9 minutes or until set and golden brown.  Immediately remove from cookie sheets and let cool on wire racks.

{ Yield:  Recipe claims 4 dozen....I got closer to 3 dozen. }


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21 comments:

  1. Good ol' peanut butter cookies warm from the oven may just be my favorite cookie EVER! Yum.

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  2. the perfect combination i am a bit of a cookie monstar & I do llove peanut butter & all round winning recipe

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  3. Peanut butter cookies are my favorite!

    I'm curious to know- what are those mats on your baking pans? Are they part of the pan? I've never seen those before.

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  4. Hi,
    I shared my amazing Pecan Crusted Pumpkin Pie and my Grain-Free Thanksgiving Stuffing.

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  5. Cookies look so good! Thanks for hosting another party. I hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!

    xo
    Amy R.

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  6. I love peanut butter cookies! I added the Chicken Parmesan Bake. Thanks for hosting!

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  7. I'm baking my way through that cook book right now! and posted all about it on my blog!! http://thesweetdetail.blogspot.com/search/label/Baking%20My%20Way

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  8. Great linky Alissa! I added my Sweet Potato & Pecan Cinnamon Bun with Maple Glaze. Checking out the other links now!
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  9. Sometimes the classic recipes are the best! Thanks for hosting!

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  10. Hmmm! They look so appetizing, I hope they are a little chewy on the inside with a thin crispy shell, aren't they?

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  11. That looks delicious! Peanut butter cookies are my fave! Definitely going to try this recipe.

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  12. Man those look good! I hope a few are left for me when I come home tomorrow!! :)

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  13. I love peanut butter cookies!

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  14. Thanks so much for having me today.

    Blessings and best wishes for a happy Thanksgiving!

    Natasha @ 5 Minutes Just for Me.

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  15. So many delicious recipes! I shared my Cranberry Almond Oatmeal (Gluten Free) recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!

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  16. Thanks for hosting!! Have a happy Thanksgiving!

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  17. I ALWAYS enjoy a great peanut butter cookie recipe! These look AMAZING! Beautiful photos, too! I can't wait to try them soon!

    Happy Thanksgiving! Blessings to you and your family!

    Christi

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  18. Peanut butter cookies are my favorite! Oh they look SO good!

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