Peanut Butter Cookies

Ingredients

Plain flour : 140g

Bicarbonate of soda : 1/2tsp

Salt : 1/2tsp

Butter : 114g, at room temperature
Light Brown Sugar : 165g

Egg : 1

Vanilla Essence : 1tsp

Crunchy Peanut Butter : 265g

Method

1. Sift together the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt and set aside.

2. With an electric mixer, cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.

3. In another bowl, mix the egg and vanilla, hen gradually beat into the butter mixture.

4. Stir the peanut butter and blend thoroughly. Stir in the dry ingredients. Refrigerate for at-least 30minutes, or until firm.

5. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Grease 2 baking sheets.

6. Spoon out rounded tablespoonfuls of the dough and roll into balls.

7. Place the balls on the prepared sheets and press flat with a fork into circles about 21/2 inch diameter, making a criss cross pattern.

8. Bake until lightly colored, 12-15minutes. Transfer to a rack to cool.