I got do a lot of neat things making these cookies, like rolling balls and using a fork to make patters in the cookies. These were fun to make, and peanut butter is my favorite! The cookies are good too.

Peanut Butter Cookies

Makes about 30 cookies

1/2 cup softened butter

1/2 cup peanut butter

1/2 cup white sugar

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 1/4 cups flour

small bowl of sugar to roll cookies in

Preheat oven 375 f

1. In a large mixing bowl combine butter and peanut butter, beat well with electric mixer.
2. In the same bowl add the sugar, brown sugar, baking soda and baking powder. Beat until combined, scraping side of bowl occasionally.
3. Add eggs and vanilla, continue to mix until combined.
4. Gradually add flour, stir or beat until combined.
5. Cover and refrigerate for half an hour or longer.
6. In small bowl add about 2 inches of sugar. Scoop out about 2 tablespoon of dough and roll into a ball. Roll the dough ball in the bowl sugar, and place on ungreased baking sheet.
7. using a fork flatten the balls making a crisscross pattern. It helps to keep the four wet..
8. Bake for 8-10 min at 375 f