Peanut Butter Cookies

Gluten Free Peanut Butter Cookies

Adapted from the Better Homes and Gardens Cookbook

Yield: about 36 cookies

Bake 375°F  7-9 mins per batch

Ingredients

½ cup butter, softened

½ cup peanut butter

½ cup granulated sugar

½ cup packed brown sugar or 1/4 cup honey

½ teaspoon baking soda

½ teaspoon baking powder

1 egg

½ teaspoon vanilla

1-¼ cups Gluten Free Baking mix with added Xanthan Gum 

(or GF Flour blend plus ¼ rounded tsp. of Xanthan gum.)

Granulated sugar for rolling dough balls

Directions

In a large mixing bowl beat butter and peanut butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the granulated sugar, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat until combined, scraping sides of bowl occasionally. Beat in the egg and vanilla until combined. Beat in as much of the flour as you can with the mixer. Stir in any remaining flour. If necessary, cover and chill dough about 1 hour or until easy to handle.

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. 

Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Roll balls in additional granulated sugar to coat. Place balls 2 inches apart on an un-greased cookie sheet. Using the tines of a fork, flatten balls by making crisscross marks on top. Bake for 7 to 9 minutes or until bottoms are light brown. Transfer to a wire rack and let cool. 

Makes about 36 cookies.