Chewy Peanut Butter Cookies

Peanut butter cookies have always been one of my favorite types of cookie. I have tried many different recipes, and this one is my favorite.

This recipe is very versatile, you can use creamy or crunchy peanut butter, you can use butter, shortening, oil, or a combination of these.

As for the sugar, you can substitute that as well. You can use Agave or maple syrup instead of sugar. It's all up to you!


  Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter (or shortening, or canola oil)
• 1 cup crunchy or creamy peanut butter
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt or kosher salt

 Preheat oven to 375 degrees.

Cream together butter, peanut butter and sugars. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir into batter. Put in refrigerator for 30-60 minutes.
Roll into 1 inch balls and put on baking sheets about 2 inches apart. Bake in oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown. Do not over-bake. Let cool 5 minutes before removing cookies from baking sheet.

NOTE: For a more crunchy cookie, flatten each ball with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern before baking.