Cookies
1/2 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup crunchy peanut butter
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch salt
Halved peanuts
(optional)
Cream together butter and sugar. Add peanut butter, creaming thoroughly. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Blend into creamed mixture. Shape into small balls and place on lightly greased baking sheets. Flatten slightly with floured fork.
If desired, top each cookie with a peanut half. Bake in 350 F oven for 8 min. or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets for a few min., then remove to wire racks to cool completely. Makes about 40 cookies.