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					Classic Peanut Butter Cookies
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					
					Yield: Makes 4 dozen
					
					
			
				
				 
				
				
				
					
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											| 1 | cup | unsalted butter, softened | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | crunchy peanut butter | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | granulated sugar | 
									
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											| 1 | cup | light brown sugar, firmly packed | 
									
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											| 2 |  | eggs | 
									
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											| 2-1/2 | cups | all purpose flour | 
									
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											| 1 | teaspoon | baking powder | 
									
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											| 1-1/2 | teaspoons | baking soda | 
									
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											| 1/2 | teaspoon | salt | 
									
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						Directions:
						Cream together butter, peanut butter and sugars. Beat in eggs. 
In a separate bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Stir into batter. Put batter in refrigerator for 1 hour. 
Roll into 1-inch balls and put on baking sheets. Flatten each ball with a fork, making a criss-cross pattern. Bake in a preheated 375 degree F. oven for about 10 minutes or until cookies begin to brown. Do not overbake.
					 
				
				
				
					
						
						Recipe and image used with permission and provided by the Peanut Advisory Board.
					 
				
					
						Please note that some ingredients and brands may not be available in every store.
					 
				
				
				
				
				
				
					 
				
			 
		 
		
	 
 
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