Ingredients

Main Dish

• 1/2 cup butter , (or margarine)
• 1 cup brown sugar , packed
• 3/4 cup peanut butter , crunchy
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 1/4 cup flour , all-purpose
• 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• pinch salt
• halved peanuts , (optional)

Instructions

Instructions

1. Cream together butter and sugar. Add peanut butter, creaming thoroughly. Beat in egg and vanilla.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Blend into creamed mixture.
3. Shape into small balls. Place on lightly greased baking sheet. Flatten slightly with a fork.
4. Top each cookie with a peanut half (optional). Bake in 350 degree oven for 8 minutes or until lightly browned.