Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

* Exported from MasterCook *

Old-Fashioned Peanut Butter Cookies

Recipe By : Skippy Peanut Butter
Serving Size : 72 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 cups unsifted flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
1 c margarine
1 c peanut butter, chunky or smooth
1 c sugar
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla

Stir first four ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl with mixer at medium
speed, beat margarine and peanut butter until smooth. Beat in sugars until
blended, then eggs and vanilla. Add flour mixture; beat until well blended.
If necessary chill dough. Shape into 1inch balls. Place 2 inches apart on
ungreased cookie sheets. Flatten slightly and decorate with candied cheeries,
or flatten with fork dipped in colored sugars. Bake in 350 degree oven 12
minutes, or until lightly browned. Remove from cookie sheets and cool on a
rack. Makes 6 dozen.

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