Peanut Butter Cookies (By Laura Secord ) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 12 Minutes |
Ready In: 22 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Taken from the award-winning Laura Secord cookbook. Add in some finely chopped peanuts to the batter if desired. Ingredients:
1 1/4 cups flour |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
1/2 cup butter |
1/4 teaspoon maple extract |
1/2 cup sugar |
2/3 cup light brown sugar, lightly packed |
2/3 cup peanut butter |
1 large egg |
Directions:
1. Set oven to 350°F.
2. Lightly grease a large baking sheet.
3. In a large mixing bowl sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
4. In the bowl of a mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, cream together butter, white sugar, and maple extract.
5. Beat in brown sugar and peanut butter and continue to beat until smooth (about 2 minutes).
6. Add in egg and beat for another 1-2 minutes.
7. Reduce the speed and add in the dry ingredients in 3 additions, mixing well until a stiff dough forms.
8. Shape the dough into small balls and place 2-inches apart on the prepared baking sheet.
9. Press down with a fork to flatted.
10. Bake for about 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
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