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Peanut Butter Cookies
Peter

Peanut Butter Cookies

Servings: 24

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups PEETZ S.M.A.R.T Blend
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup butter or Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks
  • 1/2 cup unsweetened peanut butter
  • 1 1/4 cup 1 1/2 cup light brown sugar
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Equipment

  • large bowls
  • whisk
  • stand mixer with bowl and paddle attachment OR hand held mixer with beaters
  • baking sheet
  • fork

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl whisk together the PEETZ S.M.A.R.T Blend, baking soda, baking powder and salt.
  2. Next, in the bowl of a stand mixer, fitted with a paddle attachment,cream the butter and peanut butter together.
  3. Add sugar and beat until well combined.
  4. Add eggs, one at a time, scraping down the sides of the bowl after each addition
  5. Add pure vanilla extract.
  6. Add the dry ingredients in 2 additions, beating just until combined.
  7.  Rest dough the refrigerator for 15 minutes.
  8. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 375 F.
  9. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  10. Scoop cookies into 1-inch balls.
  11. Place on the tray keeping space. Flatten each cookie slightly with a fork.
  12. Bake until lightly browned on the edges, about 12-15 minutes.
  13. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before transferring to a baking rack.
  14.  Once completely cool, store in an airtight container for 5 days.
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