Laura Scudder's Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 375 Minutes |
Ready In: 390 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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A basic cookie using natural peanut butter from the Laura Scudder's Peanut Butter people. For Peanut Butter Cookies, omit oatmeal and increase flour to 2 cups. Ingredients:
3/4 cup butter, softened |
1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar |
1 cup natural-style peanut butter, at room temperature |
2 large eggs |
2 teaspoons vanilla |
1/4 teaspoon salt (optional) |
1 cup all-purpose flour |
1 cup quick-cooking oats |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
Directions:
1. In large mixer bowl, beat butter and sugar until well blended. Add peanut butter, eggs, vanilla and salt if desired; beat well.
2. Add flour, oats and baking soda; mix well.
3. Chill until firm, 6 hours or overnight.
4. Roll into 1-inch balls; place 2-inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten with fork or glass dipped in sugar.
5. Bake in preheated 375° oven 9-10 minutes or until golden. Let stand 2-3 minutes, remove from baking sheet.
6. Store covered at room temperature.
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